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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

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.

The Court of Appeal has ruled that there is no general legal principle that licensing regimes should be self-funding

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

There is no general rule permitting full recovery of the costs of licensing regimes by way of the licence fee.

Uber driver found not guilty of plying for hire. No decision on lawfulness of Uber app.

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