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PrivateHireLicensing
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- Tube & Rail · London
Uber driver sues TfL over licence renewal delays
An Uber driver is taking Transport for London to the high court over alleged delays in renewing his private hire licence. Julius Mugabo claims the transport authority's processing failures led to substantial debt and fears of eviction.
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Projects · LondonTfL grants private hire licences to Wayve robotaxis in London
Transport for London has licensed a fleet of self-driving taxis developed by British firm Wayve, marking a first for commercial autonomous vehicles in the capital. A qualified driver must remain present, and separate approval is needed before fully driverless operation.
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Projects · LondonWayve robotaxis licensed for London Uber rides with safety drivers
Transport for London has licensed Wayve’s self-driving Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles for Uber rides in London. A safety driver will remain present during trials, which begin this summer for 100,000 people on Uber’s interest list. Full public rollout depends on further approvals.
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