Everyone needs to chill out about Uber losing its license in London—for now, it changes nothing

Everyone needs to chill out about Uber losing its license in London—for now, it changes nothing

7 years ago
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https://qz.com/1085052/uber-isnt-banned-in-london-the-transport-for-london-tfl-license-decision-doesnt-change-that-much/

Uber is in hot water in London, where it will lose its license to operate at the end of the month. The local transport authority rejected Uber’s application for license renewal today (Sept. 22), citing its “approach” to reporting crimes, vetting its drivers, and explaining away its “Greyball” software designed to hide illicit Uber activity from law enforcement. Uber has until Oct. 13 to appeal.

The decision has sparked confusion and outrage in London, Uber’s biggest European market with 3.5 million riders and more than 40,000 licensed drivers. But everyone needs to take a deep breath: the Transport for London (TfL) decision doesn’t really change anything.

Everyone needs to chill out about Uber losing its license in London—for now, it changes nothing

Sep 22, 2017, 6:14pm UTC
https://qz.com/1085052/uber-isnt-banned-in-london-the-transport-for-london-tfl-license-decision-doesnt-change-that-much/ >Uber is in hot water in London, where it will lose its license to operate at the end of the month. The local transport authority rejected Uber’s application for license renewal today (Sept. 22), citing its “approach” to reporting crimes, vetting its drivers, and explaining away its “Greyball” software designed to hide illicit Uber activity from law enforcement. Uber has until Oct. 13 to appeal. >The decision has sparked confusion and outrage in London, Uber’s biggest European market with 3.5 million riders and more than 40,000 licensed drivers. But everyone needs to take a deep breath: the Transport for London (TfL) decision doesn’t really change anything.