Uber to lose licence to operate in London

Uber’s application for a new licence to operate in London has been rejected on the basis that the company is not a “fit and proper” operator.
The current licence expires on 30 September but Uber has 21 days to appeal and can continue to operate until that process expires.
Transport for London said that it had rejected the US cab hailing app’s application to renew its licence because “Uber’s approach and conduct demonstrate a lack of corporate responsibility” in relation to reporting serious criminal offences, obtaining medical certificates and other issues.
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