Uber limited to two-month London licence over safety concerns

Uber's app is used by millions of people in the capital and it employees roughly 40,000 drivers there.Image:Concerns over its operation in London have included its approach to reporting criminal offences, criminal record checks, how drivers' medical certificates are obtained, and its alleged use of tech to evade law enforcement officials.

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has said he has been"crystal clear" about his stance on Uber, adding:"It doesn't matter how powerful and how big you are, you must play by the rules." Jamie Heywood, Uber's regional general manager for northern and eastern Europe, said the company had launched numerous new safety features in the app over the past two years.

He said the firm also had"better protections for drivers" and a"clean air plan" to help tackle air pollution, and was committed to"listening, learning and improving" to remain a"trusted partner in London".Steve Garelick, regional officer of trade union GMB, accused TfL of having"kicked the can down the road" by granting the two-month extension and said Uber continued to operate"an unsafe model".

His outcry was echoed by the Licensed Taxi Drivers' Association. Its general secretary, Steve McNamara, said the company was"still a huge threat to public safety".

Source: Education Headlines (educationheadlines.net)

United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Uber granted two-month extension to London licenceTransport for London again rejects ride-hailing firm’s application for a full licence UberSucks
Source: The Guardian - 🏆 84. / 53 Read more »

Uber bid for new London licence REJECTED – and current one expires in two monthsUBER’S bid to renew its private hire operating licence in London has been rejected – and now risks being shut down in the capital. Transport for London has given the ride-sharing taxi app a t… support local companies
Source: TheSun - 🏆 64. / 61 Read more »

David Beckham cuddles daughter Harper as they film advert for a Chinese hotel in LondonDAVID Beckham looked every inch the proud dad as he cuddled his daughter Harper on the set of a new ad for a new Chinese hotel in London. The handsome retired footballer, 44, looked typically dappe… For gods sake , Dad cuddles daughter how is this news .
Source: TheSun - 🏆 64. / 61 Read more »

Reports of sexual assaults on London Underground soarCampaigners say incidents are still underreported and more must be done to stop attackers another demographic in london soared in recent years. i wonder there's a connection. Behold the UN immigration agenda. Victims.. aren't we all
Source: The Guardian - 🏆 84. / 53 Read more »

Man dies after stabbing in west LondonVictim in early 20s found outside shop in Southall in early hours of Monday Don't worry, Sadiq will say SFA about this today..
Source: The Guardian - 🏆 84. / 53 Read more »

Man in his 20s stabbed to death in West London after 3 knifed outside TubeA MAN in his early 20s was stabbed to death outside a shop in Ealing, London this morning. The victim was rushed to hospital in the early hours of this morning but was pronounced dead just after 5.…
Source: TheSun - 🏆 64. / 61 Read more »