Uber has dismissed a £340 million legal claim brought by around 13,000 London black cab drivers as “completely unfounded”, as one of the UK’s largest competition and damages cases reached the High Court for a preliminary trial. An Uber spokesperson said: “These old claims are completely unfounded. Uber operates lawfully in London, is fully licensed by TfL, and is proud to serve millions of passengers and drivers across the capital.” The comments came as the case entered its f

Three out-of-area Hackney Carriage drivers have been prosecuted after illegally plying for hire outside Old Trafford on Manchester United matchdays, with each receiving six penalty points after being caught in undercover enforcement operations by Trafford Council. The prosecutions were brought before Manchester Magistrates’ Court following separate incidents before and after Manchester United home fixtures against Burnley and Everton. Trafford Council said the drivers, all li

For decades, taxi and private hire licensing in England and Wales has been the responsibility of local authorities. Councils set vehicle standards, determine fare structures for hackney carriages, establish local licensing policies and enforce the rules within their own areas. While this system allows local decision-making, it has also created a fragmented regulatory landscape that many in the industry believe is no longer fit for purpose. The question of whether licensing sh