Uber loses latest legal bid over driver rights – BBC News
‘Uber has lost an appeal against a ruling that its drivers should be treated as workers rather than self-employed.’
BBC News, 19th December 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: taxis
No requirement for taxi licensing schemes to be self-financing, High Court rules – Local Government Lawyer
‘Wakefield City Council is considering whether to appeal against a High Court ruling that quashed its licensing fees for private hire vehicles and taxis.’
Local Government Lawyer, 11th December 2018
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Uber fined after hackers download 2.7 million customers’ data – The Independent
‘Uber has been fined £385,000 for failing to protect customers’ information during a cyber attack, in a “serious breach” of UK data protection law. The Information Commissioners Office (ICO) found Uber was guilty of “a series of avoidable data security flaws” that allowed the personal details of around 2.7million UK customers to be accessed and downloaded by attackers.’
The Independent, 27th November 2018
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Uber appeals against drivers’ rights to pay and holiday – BBC News
‘A long-running case over the status of Uber drivers will be heard in the Court of Appeal on Tuesday and Wednesday.’
BBC News, 30th October 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Taxi licences issued to convicted criminals in private – BBC News
‘Taxi licences are being issued behind closed doors to drivers convicted of offences including child sex crimes and reckless driving, the Local Democracy Reporting Service has revealed.’
BBC News, 27th October 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Uber drivers ‘£18,000 poorer’ as firm appeals two-year-old tribunal order – The Guardian
‘Uber drivers are estimated to be more than £18,000 out of pocket because the ride hailing company refuses to recognise a two-year-old ruling entitling them to holiday pay, a minimum wage and rest breaks.’
The Guardian, 28th October 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Cab drivers to challenge decision to grant Uber 15-month licence in London – Local Government Lawyer
‘London cab drivers have applied for judicial review against Westminster Magistrates’ Court in a dispute over whether a judge’s decision to grant a licence to the taxi app firm Uber was tainted with bias.’
Local Government Lawyer, 27th September 2018
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Judge in Uber’s London legal battle steps aside over husband’s links to firm – The Guardian
‘The judge at the heart of tech giant Uber’s legal battle to operate in London has stepped aside to avoid any perceived conflict of interest.’
The Guardian, 18th August 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Including acquitted allegations in an Enhanced Criminal Record Certificate – UK Police Law Blog
‘The Supreme Court in R (AR) v CC Greater Manchester Police [2018] UKSC 47 upheld the inclusion of information in an enhanced criminal record certificate (ECRC) that a person had been acquitted of rape. The judgment shows the importance of chief officers considering with great care the various factors in order to strike a fair balance between the rights of the individual applying for the ECRC as opposed to the wider rights of the community, including vulnerable persons.’
UK Police Law Blog, 1st August 2018
Source: ukpolicelawblog.com
London’s black-cab drivers consider suing Uber for £1bn – The Guardian
‘London’s black-cab drivers are considering legal action against Uber with potential plans to sue the US ride-hailing service for more than £1bn over their loss of earnings.’
The Guardian, 24th July 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Prosecution of Uber driver dismissed amid claims app was plying for hire – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Chief Magistrate, Dame Emma Arbuthnot, has dismissed a prosecution of a driver using the Uber App, based on an allegation that the App was a form of plying for hire. Philip Kolvin QC of Cornerstone Barristers, who appeared for the defendant, Mudassar Ali, said the judicial decision was the first on the topic.’
Local Government Lawyer, 11th July 2018
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Uber’s appeal over London licence ban begins – The Guardian
‘Uber’s appeal against the decision not to renew its licence in London will begin on Monday.’
The Guardian, 25th June 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Private hire vehicle operators lose High Court battle over TfL fee changes – Local Government Lawyer
‘A High Court judge has rejected a legal challenge brought by private hire vehicle operators over changes introduced by Transport for London to its licensing fees structure.’
Local Government Lawyer, 31st May 2018
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
TfL wins appeal over imposition of voice contact requirement on Uber – Local Government Lawyer
‘Transport for London has won an appeal over its imposition of a ‘voice contact requirement’ on Uber.’
Local Government Lawyer, 29th May 2018
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Institute of Licensing consults on guidance on suitability of taxi, PHV applicants – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Institute of Licensing (IoL) has launched a consultation on proposed guidance on determining the suitability of applicants and licensees in the hackney and private hire trades.’
Local Government Lawyer, 2nd Februaru 2018
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Taxi drivers admit licence regulation needs to be tougher – BBC News
‘Taxi and private hire drivers have admitted the regulation of licences needs to be tougher for public safety.’
BBC News, 1st February 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Taxi driver found guilty of refusing to take blind man and his guide dog – Local Government Lawyer
‘A taxi driver operating in Sandwell has been found guilty of refusing to take a blind man and his guide dog.’
Local Government Lawyer, 22nd January 2018
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Uber begins appeal against London license ban – The Independent
‘Uber will defend its right to operate in London in a court hearing on Monday after the app was deemed unfit to run a taxi service and stripped of its licence in its most important European market.’
The Independent, 11th December 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Uber request to take drivers’ rights case directly to top UK court rejected – Daily Telegraph
‘Uber’s request to take its appeal to overturn a ruling over drivers’ rights directly to the UK’s highest court, skipping the Court of Appeal, has been rejected.’
Daily Telegraph, 4th December 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Employment: Is the gig finally up for Uber? – Law Society’s Gazette
‘It is fair to say that this year has been something of an annus horribilis for Uber. Amid the non-renewal of its London licence, data hacks and numerous other controversies, the ride-hailing business has also been doing battle in the UK employment tribunals. In the latest stage of this particular journey, Uber did not fare well.’
Law Society's Gazette, 4th December 2017
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
