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Uber v Sefton

A booking for a private hire vehicle is not to be equated with a contract for the hire of that vehicle

A licensee who applies to renew his licence before expiry can keep working pending determination of his application.

Uber Appeal. Transport for London sits on fence. Did not ask Judge to uphold its decision not to renew Uber’s licence.

Uber has admitted its failings, apologised, and kept its London Licence. Judge says Uber is now fit and proper.

High Court says Uber driver not plying for hire – whether display on Uber App is equivalent of “for hire” sign.

Uber driver acquitted of plying for hire – Court fails to address whether display on Uber App is equivalent of “for hire” sign.

Uber Appeal Decision: Senior District Judge gives Uber a licence for a limited ‘probationary’ period of 15 months.

Cross border hiring is not always lawful. Operators who undermine local licensing control risk losing their licences.