Uber denied London licence in shock move that bans cars from city's streets Transport for London has denied Uber's request to renew its licence in London after saying the popular ride-hailing app is "not fit and proper" to hold a licence.The decision means that as things stand Uber will not be licensed to operate in the capital from Saturday September 30, when its current licence expires.The company said it intended to immediately challenge the decision. It has 21 days to appeal the move, and if it does so the Uber app will continue to operate as normal until the challenge is finished. Its UberEats food delivery service will continue as usual, since it does not require a private hire licence.
Transport for London has denied Uber's request to renew its licence in London after saying the popular ride-hailing app is "not fit and proper" to hold a licence.The decision means that as things stand Uber will not be licensed to operate in the capital from Saturday September 30, when its current licence expires.The company said it intended to immediately challenge the decision. It has 21 days to appeal the move, and if it does so the Uber app will continue to operate as normal until the challenge is finished. Its UberEats food delivery service will continue as usual, since it does not require a private hire licence.
