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Council & Politics · All LondonUber driver Julius Mugabo wins judicial review over TfL licence delay
Julius Mugabo, an Uber driver, secured a High Court judicial review of TfL’s licence renewal delay, which saw his tax debt swell from £3,000 to £20,000 and sparked eviction threats. The Independent Workers’ Union backs the case as thousands of drivers face similar hardship.
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Transport & TfL · LondonTfL grants first self-driving minicab licences to Uber and Wayve in London
Transport for London has approved 15 licences for self-driving minicabs, operated by Uber and Wayve. The vehicles will initially carry a safety driver, with plans to expand pending further regulatory approval. The trial marks a first for London’s private hire sector.
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Transport & TfL · LondonTfL grants private hire licences to Wayve autonomous Ford Mustang Mach-Es in Barnet
Transport for London has licensed Wayve’s self-driving Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles as private hire cars. The first rides, offered to 100,000 Uber users who registered interest, will begin in Barnet this summer with a safety driver present. Full driverless operation requires further approval.
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Transport & TfL · LondonWayve robotaxis licensed in Barnet: first autonomous Uber rides to start this summer
Transport for London has licensed Wayve’s autonomous Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles for private hire use in Barnet and across the capital. Uber will offer test rides to selected residents later this summer, though a qualified driver must still be in the car. Full public roll-out depends on further approvals from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency.
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