Provision of safety assurance information to TfL relating to UberPool (4)

Meeting:

MQT on 2017-01-18

Session date:

January 18, 2017

Reference:

2017/0353

Question By:

Caroline Pidgeon

Organisation:

Liberal Democrats

Asked Of:

The Mayor

Category:

Transport

Question

Are you satisfied that TfL has been sufficiently rigorous in seeking safety assurances from Uber in light of the safety and security problems that have arisen?

Answer

Answer for Provision of safety assurance information to TfL relating to UberPool (4)

Answered By:

The Mayor

Date:

Monday, 23rd January 2017

As I mentioned in my response to 2017/0353, all private hire operators are able to provide ridesharing services using powers in existing legislation without needing TfL's specific agreement before doing so.

TfL sought and received assurances from Uber before the launch of UberPool, including in relation to public safety-related issues, and is working with the Department for Transport to produce guidance about ridesharing. Public safety is central to this piece of work.

TfL will continue to monitor compliance by all licensed operators to ensure they are fulfilling their obligations when delivering private hire services.