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Briefing
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- Refusal to Renew License – Transport regulator Transport for London (TfL) rejected Uber’s request to renew license to operate in city, citing company not “fit and proper” in complying with regulations
- Failure to Report Sexual Assault Charges – Alleged Uber did not report sexual assault and rape charges against drivers, where 32 were investigated by London police between May 2015 and May 2016
- Lax Background Checks – Claimed Uber does not subject drivers to same medical and background checks standard for regular taxi companies
- Use of Greyball Software – Criticized Uber for using controversial software program Greyball that can be used by drivers to identify and avoid public officials
- Uber’s Next Step – Uber to appeal TfL’s decision in court, which can take months to process
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Accelerator
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Market Disruption
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Sector
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Information Technology, Transportation and Logistics
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Organization
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UK Transport for London, Uber Technologies Inc.
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Source
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Aleem, Z., "Why London is banning Uber from its streets",
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Titcomb, J., "Uber denied London licence in shock move that bans cars from city's streets",
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Butler, S. and Topham, G., "Uber stripped of London licence due to lack of corporate responsibility",
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AcceleratingBiz analysis
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Original Publication Date
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September 24, 2017
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