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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Tom Embury-Dennis

Uber London ban - live updates: Ride hailing app's private hire licence will not be renewed after 30 September

Uber has been banned in London after Transport for London announced it will not be renewing the company's licence to operate in the city.

The move has dealt a huge blow to the ride hailing app, which has tens of thousands of UK-based drivers and a huge customer base. 

The transport authority said that Uber didn't meet its rigorous reglation standards to ensure passenger safety.

But the ruling allows the opportunity for an appeal, and makes clear that Uber will be able to continue to operate while that process is ongoing.

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