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Uber wins bid to throw out £340m black cab driver claims
Uber has successfully had claims totalling around £340 million dismissed by the High Court. The lawsuits, brought by 13,000 black cab drivers and two former private hire firms, alleged misleading information was given to Transport for London when Uber first obtained its licence.
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London Assembly calls for TfL control over robotaxis
London Assembly members are urging the government to grant Transport for London (TfL) authority over autonomous taxi services. The call follows a report highlighting uncertainties about robotaxi benefits and potential impacts on public transport, congestion, and accessibility, alongside driver concerns.
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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 approves first self-driving taxis in Barnet for Uber-Wayve trial
Transport for London has granted 15 private hire licences for autonomous Ford Mustang Mach-E taxis, allowing Uber and Wayve to begin passenger trials in Barnet and across London. A safety driver will remain in the vehicle during the initial phase.
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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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