TfL denied Uber operator license, ride hailing service wins on appeal (Sept 2020)

[bemused]

Blimey, I'm gobsmacked.

 

[killer b]

Great stuff. Fuck 'em.

 

[gawkrodger]

how I laughed

 

[Teaboy]

There will be many a Londoner in tears this morning. Some people have got used to be chauffeured around, back to the tube with the rest of us, hah.

 

[Supine]

Haha

 

[Teaboy]

I bet its that last one about Greyball which pissed TFL off. They've just thrown the other stuff in to make it look about safety etc.

 

[bemused]

There will be many a Londoner in tears this morning. Some people have got used to be chauffeured around, back to the tube with the rest of us, hah.

I must admit I use the uber-family service all the time. It's going to be a pain in the arse, but I'll get over it.

I wonder if this means Uber Eats is also in trouble?

 

[NoXion]

I bet its that last one about Greyball which pissed TFL off. They've just thrown the other stuff in to make it look about safety etc.

Although to be fair to TfL, Greyball is exactly the kind of thing that an organisation with something to hide would do.

 

[cupid_stunt]

Very surprised by this, feel a bit sorry for the drivers, but fuck uber.

Although, I guess they will launch an appeal.

 

[ffsear]

IS this just within London?

 

[TruXta]

Hahahaha!

 

[joustmaster]

I use Uber a lot.
Am I going to have to go back to using the fucking bus?

 

[Orang Utan]

IS this just within London?

I don't think Transport For London have jurisdiction elsewhere

 

[Teaboy]

I predict that the matter will be resolved before the end of the month,.

 

[bimble]

What does "a fit and proper operator" mean? edit: oh ok see the list of things they've been told off for. Not great news for uber drivers I guess (?)

 

[ffsear]

I don't think Transport For London have jurisdiction elsewhere

SO if i get a uber from say... Caterham, its will only be able to go so far and not enter London?

 

[ffsear]

I use Uber a lot.
Am I going to have to go back to using the fucking bus?

I should imagine this is just TFL saying "up your game and give us more money"

 

[Teaboy]

I must admit I use the uber-family service all the time. It's going to be a pain in the arse, but I'll get over it.

I wonder if this means Uber Eats is also in trouble?

Yeah it can be a very handy thing and generally the arrival of Uber has been a positive thing. My gripe is that some people have got used to getting an uber everywhere and they don't consider public transport anymore. That is not sustainable and London's roads are now utterly clogged with Toyota Prius.

 

[Orang Utan]

It's too pricey for a lot of people.
The bus is still the best way to get around.if you don't have a lot of money.

 

[Teaboy]

I use Uber a lot.
Am I going to have to go back to using the fucking bus?

Urgh, I know, sharing transport with poor people.

 

[bemused]

Yeah it can be a very handy thing and generally the arrival of Uber has been a positive thing. My gripe is that some people have got used to getting an uber everywhere and they don't consider public transport anymore. That is not sustainable and London's roads are now utterly clogged with Toyota Prius.

I like public transport; headphones and a kindle. It is useful if the kids need picking up from somewhere, used that once or twice.

 

[cupid_stunt]

I should imagine this is just TFL saying "up your game and give us more money"

TFL was considering renewal with an increase in the 5-year licence fee from £3k to £3m, but decided not to renew.

Uber will have to pay almost £3m to continue operating in London

Interesting background info here: There is a chance Uber is about to lose its London licence

And, yes, as expected uber is launching an appeal:

"To defend the livelihoods of all those drivers, and the consumer choice of millions of Londoners who use our app, we intend to immediately challenge this in the courts."

TfL rules Uber's London licence will not be renewed

 

[bemused]

And, yes, as expected uber is launching an appeal:

I'm betting they win.

 

[Teaboy]

I'd never heard of Greyball before. It does sound proper suss.

Uber just revealed the program it uses to evade cops while breaking the law

 

[not-bono-ever]

skimping fuckers not doing the full background checks to save money ( profits). a shitter for the drivers thoigh

 

[t0bytoo]

Prepare for a flood of cheap Toyota Prius in the secondhand car market.

 

[Teaboy]

If its one thing all these new big tech companies have in common (apart from losing loads of money) is breathtaking levels of arrogance.

 

[Crispy]

Uber are a shower of shits. Fuck em.

 

[t0bytoo]

But will they keep the whole thing in the courts (and keep operating)? Twenty years ago Microsoft were paying a million quid a day (or some huge amount like that) to keep their anti-trust case in the courts.

 

[DotCommunist]

I think I hear Nelson Muntz laughing