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Uber has been embroiled in yet another controversy , with users announcing they will stop using the service.
The latest hack – which the company attempted to cover up – followed months of reports about questionable business practices, disputes with regulators and sexual harassment at its headquarters.
It followed Transport for London's announcement that it was revoking the company's license. It said then that the controversial taxi-hailing app company was “not fit and proper to hold a private hire operator licence”.
Fortunately, there are several alternatives to the app, for the times you don't fancy walking, cycling or catching the train, bus Tube or a black cab.
Here are the best alternatives available if you want to boycott Uber:
Show all 6 1 /6Uber ban: What taxi app alternatives do Londoners have? Uber ban: What taxi app alternatives do Londoners have? Uber’s operating licence has been revoked in London, meaning you might not be able to use the app in the capital for much longer. Fortunately, there are lots of alternatives to the app.
Uber ban: What taxi app alternatives do Londoners have? Gett Gett works in much the same way as Uber, but without the surge pricing, and is available on both iOS and Android. As well as London, you can also use it in Birmingham, Coventry, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester and Newcastle.
Gett on IOS
Gett on Android
Uber ban: What taxi app alternatives do Londoners have? MyTaxi MyTaxi, better known as Hailo to many, has already responded to the news by offering 50 per cent off fares. You can also save £10 on your first trip with the code 'myfirstmytaxi'. It's available on both iOS and Android.
MyTaxi on IOS
MyTaxi on Android
Uber ban: What taxi app alternatives do Londoners have? Addison Lee Addison Lee has been around for years, and made huge changes to its service in order to keep up with Uber. Unfortunately, it's widely regarded as a rather expensive alternative. It's also available on both iOS and Android, though you can make bookings on the web too. New users can save £10 with the code 'ADLEE10'.
Addison Lee on IOS
Addison Lee on Android
Addison Lee on Desktop
Uber ban: What taxi app alternatives do Londoners have? Kabbee Kabbee also offers fixed prices, and claims its minicabs are 65 per cent cheaper than traditional black cabs. It's available on both iOS and Android.
Kabbee on IOS
Kabbee on Android
Uber ban: What taxi app alternatives do Londoners have? Taxify Taxify launched in London earlier this month, but had to suspend operations within days. It will be thrilled with the timing of TfL’s announcement, but has a battle of its own in its hands if it's to start operating in the capital again. As well as paying for rides through the app, you can also use cash or a credit or debit card. It’s available on both iOS and Android.
Taxify on IOS
Taxify on Android
If you want to get rid of the Uber app and use an alternative instead, it's worth making sure you delete it fully. You can do that by following these instructions .
Boycott Uber protests have spread across the world in recent months. They first came to major public attention in the wake of Trump's travel ban , after the app appeared to try and exploit travel chaos .
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