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Uber London ban - live updates: Ride hailing app's private hire licence will not be renewed after 30 September

Company says decision 'will put more than 40,000 licensed drivers out of work'

Tom Embury-Dennis
Friday 22 September 2017 11:50 BST
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Uber was given just a four-month temporary licence for London in May.
Uber was given just a four-month temporary licence for London in May. (YouTube)

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Uber has been banned in London after Transport for London announced it will not be renewing the company's licence to operate in the city.

The move has dealt a huge blow to the ride hailing app, which has tens of thousands of UK-based drivers and a huge customer base.

The transport authority said that Uber didn't meet its rigorous reglation standards to ensure passenger safety.

But the ruling allows the opportunity for an appeal, and makes clear that Uber will be able to continue to operate while that process is ongoing.

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Meanwhile, in New York City, Uber is providing free rides to mammograms this October. 

Jack Austin22 September 2017 15:56
Jack Austin22 September 2017 16:09

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