Mayor of London, TfL press release New measures to reduce toxic emissions, improve air quality and protect health Removal of Congestion Charge exemption for Private Hire Vehicles confirmed   New Cleaner Vehicle Discount will encourage those who drive in zone to do so in the cleanest possible vehicle TfL to consult early next year on […]

Emma Arbuthnot, who gave a licence back to Uber, acts over potential conflict of interest Yesterday the Observer newspaper reported that the Judge who presided at Uber’s London Operators licence appeal has stepped away from the case because of a possible conflict of interest in the case The possible conflict arises because she is married […]

TfL press release. Serious public safety concerns after technological advances increase scale of cross-border hiring Drivers can secure licences in areas where they perceive standards are lower but then work anywhere in England Changes to the law essential to ensure passenger safety and a national minimum standard.  London’s Deputy Mayor for Transport Val Shawcross has […]

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said today: “I welcome the apology from Dara Khosrowshahi, the Uber CEO. Obviously I am pleased that he has acknowledged the issues that Uber faces in London. “Even though there is a legal process in place, I have asked TfL to make themselves available to meet with him.” The Mayor’s […]

In response to a petition on Change.org about TfL’s licensing decision on Uber, The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: “Transport for London (TfL) yesterday informed Uber London Limited (Uber) that it will not be issued with a private hire operator licence after expiry of its current licence on 30 September. This decision was made […]