Caroline Pidgeon MBE AM, Chair of the Transport Committee, said:
“Uber has now been granted the temporary right to operate in London having promised to up its game in terms of safety and working conditions. Court action has forced Uber to improve its working practices and Transport for London needs to make sure that the conditions of the licence renewal are strongly enforced.
“The London Assembly welcomed Transport for London’s decision in 2017 not to renew Uber’s licence as we were very concerned about its working practices and safety record.
“The safety of Londoners must come first and we will be keeping a close eye on the way Uber operates.
“All operators need to play by the same rules so there is a level playing field.”
Notes to editors
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