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London: TfL declines to renew Uber's licence, company to challenge decision

| @indiablooms | Sep 23, 2017, at 07:52 pm
London, Sep 23 (IBNS): Deeming ride-hailing app Uber not 'fit and proper', Transport for London (TfL) said it will not renew the company's private hire licence, reports said.

In recent months, Uber has faced a series of backlash due to its policies.

The move by TfL has received support from London Mayor Saqid Khan, who said, "I fully support TfL's decision - it would be wrong if TfL continued to license Uber if there is any way that this could pose a threat to Londoners' safety and security."

However, Uber has slammed the move by TfL and said it will challenge the decision.

In its statement, the company said, "...far from being open, London is closed to innovative companies". 

Uber's present licence is due to expire on Sep 30. However, if it challenges the decision, it will be allowed to ply as usual till a verdict is reached.

Presently, almost 3.5 million passengers and 40,000 drivers use the Uber app in London, according to a BBC report.

The company has 21 days in hand to challenge TfL's decision.

In June, earlier this year, co-founder and former Chief Executive Officer Travis Kalanick resigned after the company was found guilty of malpractices.

Uber also sacked 20 employees after a law firm investigated and concluded that the company was involved in several crimes, including sexual harassment, bullying, and retaliation for reporting problems.

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