Uber keeps London licence but its legal woes are far from over

The ruling on a case involving drivers rights is due. If they win, it will make ride hailing a better business with or without Uber’s participation, writes James Moore

Ride sharing will continue with or without Uber (Oli Scarff/Getty Images)

Uber securing the right to continue operating in London can be filed under the heading “undeserved victory”.  

A year after Transport for London (TfL) rejected its application over safety concerns, it was declared a “fit and proper operator” at Westminster magistrates’ court. Its appeal was successful appeal “despite historic failings”.

Critics of TfL and London major Sadiq Kahn sought, when the licence was removed, to portray them as indulging in protectionism (of black cabs among others) and of “restraint of trade” by trying to stymie a novel and disruptive service greatly valued by Londoners.