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Licensing Fees

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.

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.

Uber lose a third PHV licence. Brighton and Hove. Not fit and proper to hold a PHV operator’s licence.