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Uber Wins Right to Continue Operation in London
In September 2017, TfL (Transport for London) rejected Uber’s operating licence request due to passenger safety fears. Uber then submitted and won a number of appeals in order to keep operating within London.
This year, TfL has once again decided not to renew Ubers licence in November 2020, however, Uber has won their appeal to be granted a new licence after the Westminster Magistrates’ Court determined that Uber is a ‘fit and proper operator’ in spite of previous failings.
This comes as Uber is still awaiting the Supreme Court’s final ruling on the employment status of their drivers in the UK – a legal battle which has been ongoing since the initial employment tribunal brought on by the GMB Union in October 2016.
Since 2016, there have been a number of tribunals and hearings surrounding the ride-hailing giant’s business model that does not class Uber driver’s as workers, but instead as self-employed drivers, and how this leaves drivers with income below the minimum wage, no holiday or sick pay, and next to no employment rights.
With the renewal of Uber’s operating licence being granted by the Westminster Magistrates’ Court, it appears things have gone in Uber’s favour once again. It will be interesting to see the Supreme Court’s final verdict and if their business model in the UK will be subject to drastic change as a result of what the Supreme Court decides.
This year, TfL has once again decided not to renew Ubers licence in November 2020, however, Uber has won their appeal to be granted a new licence after the Westminster Magistrates’ Court determined that Uber is a ‘fit and proper operator’ in spite of previous failings.
This comes as Uber is still awaiting the Supreme Court’s final ruling on the employment status of their drivers in the UK – a legal battle which has been ongoing since the initial employment tribunal brought on by the GMB Union in October 2016.
Since 2016, there have been a number of tribunals and hearings surrounding the ride-hailing giant’s business model that does not class Uber driver’s as workers, but instead as self-employed drivers, and how this leaves drivers with income below the minimum wage, no holiday or sick pay, and next to no employment rights.
With the renewal of Uber’s operating licence being granted by the Westminster Magistrates’ Court, it appears things have gone in Uber’s favour once again. It will be interesting to see the Supreme Court’s final verdict and if their business model in the UK will be subject to drastic change as a result of what the Supreme Court decides.
In November 2019, we launched this innovative offering for clients seeking access to advice for an agreed annual fee.
This is an alternative to our standard retainer system and offers clients an opportunity to obtain advice where the cost is pre-determined for the whole year. This arrangement would suit clients who may from time to time need to seek legal advice but may hold off preferring a ‘wait and see’ approach.
In our experience, early intervention can reduce the risk of the situation escalating as we can give advice and guidance that nips regulatory issues in the bud before they develop into something far worse. We also strongly recommend our clients consider taking out legal expenses insurance to cover investigations and prosecutions brought by regulators.
DyneProtect© has teamed up with Butcher & Barlow solicitors to provide DyneProtect© clients access to a specialist team of corporate and commercial lawyers for up to 1 hours’ worth of free telephone advice/legal consultation.
Butcher & Barlow have a dedicated commercial and agricultural hub on Gadbrook Park in Northwich which provides advice and assistance to a host of business clients in specialist areas such as Corporate and Commercial Law, Commercial Property, Private Client and Agriculture.
If you have a corporate or commercial issue which Dyne Solicitors is unable to handle, then Butcher & Barlow’s Commercial team will certainly be able to step in and assist.
DyneProtect© has also negotiated price reductions on OLAT / Driver CPC courses run by training providers KP Legal Limited who are offering discounts to DyneProtect© clients on Operator Licensing Awareness / Compliance training (-20%) and Periodic Driver CPC training (-10%).
This is an alternative to our standard retainer system and offers clients an opportunity to obtain advice where the cost is pre-determined for the whole year. This arrangement would suit clients who may from time to time need to seek legal advice but may hold off preferring a ‘wait and see’ approach.
In our experience, early intervention can reduce the risk of the situation escalating as we can give advice and guidance that nips regulatory issues in the bud before they develop into something far worse. We also strongly recommend our clients consider taking out legal expenses insurance to cover investigations and prosecutions brought by regulators.
DyneProtect© has teamed up with Butcher & Barlow solicitors to provide DyneProtect© clients access to a specialist team of corporate and commercial lawyers for up to 1 hours’ worth of free telephone advice/legal consultation.
Butcher & Barlow have a dedicated commercial and agricultural hub on Gadbrook Park in Northwich which provides advice and assistance to a host of business clients in specialist areas such as Corporate and Commercial Law, Commercial Property, Private Client and Agriculture.
If you have a corporate or commercial issue which Dyne Solicitors is unable to handle, then Butcher & Barlow’s Commercial team will certainly be able to step in and assist.
DyneProtect© has also negotiated price reductions on OLAT / Driver CPC courses run by training providers KP Legal Limited who are offering discounts to DyneProtect© clients on Operator Licensing Awareness / Compliance training (-20%) and Periodic Driver CPC training (-10%).
