Uber Faces £250m Lawsuit: London Black Cab Drivers Allege Deception and Unfair Competition

Uber is involved in a £250m legal case in London brought by around 11,000 black cab drivers.

The drivers allege that Uber misled Transport for London (TfL) about its app to obtain a license.

RGL Management, a litigation management firm, values the claim at £25,000 per driver.

Uber denies the allegations, stating that it operates lawfully in London and is fully licensed by TfL.

A group of black cab drivers in London, represented by law firm Mishcon de Reya, have taken legal action against Uber for allegedly breaking the law during its operations in the city between 2012 and 2018.

The drivers claim that Uber intended to take business from them unlawfully, causing them financial losses.

Uber has been accused of failing to comply with regulations for private hire vehicles.

TfL, the transport authority in London, has not yet commented on the matter.

Uber has encountered challenges in London and other cities, including having its licence refused by Transport for London (TfL) in 2017 due to concerns over corporate responsibility and public safety.

Uber's CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, apologized and appealed the decision.

The licence was denied again in 2019, but Uber successfully appealed both times.