Uber is facing a significant legal challenge in the UK, with a lawsuit worth at least £250 million being brought against it on behalf of nearly 11,000 London black cab drivers. The claim, managed by litigation firm RGL Management, alleges that Uber misled Transport for London to obtain its operating license and unlawfully impacted the earnings of traditional black cab drivers.
The class action, represented by Mishcon de Reya, covers Uber’s activities in London from May 2012 to March 2018 and is scheduled to be filed in the High Court on Thursday. Garry White, a veteran black cab driver, expressed that the lawsuit aims to hold Uber accountable for what he sees as its disregard for the law and the resulting financial losses for cab drivers.
This lawsuit adds to Uber’s ongoing regulatory challenges in London. Transport for London initially refused to renew Uber’s license in 2017 citing concerns over public safety and corporate responsibility, although Uber later won an appeal allowing them to continue operations. Most recently, Uber was granted a two-and-a-half-year license in 2022, set to expire in September.
The legal pressures in London mirror Uber’s international disputes, including a recent A$271.8 million settlement in Australia for similar claims of aggressive market entry and income disruption for local taxi services.
Uber, founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, operates in around 70 countries and over 10,000 cities worldwide. The company has faced various legal challenges globally but continues to expand its footprint in the ride-hailing market.
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