Uber is officially back on the road in London, but only for 15 months

Uber faced a major setback last year when London’s transportation agency pulled the ride-hailing app’s license. More than half a year later, Uber admitted in court to safety problems with its program, offered up changes, and has now been granted a license to resume operations.

Last September, Transport for London cited public safety and security concerns with Uber and didn’t renew Uber’s license in the city. Uber appealed the decision that affected the estimated 3.6 million Uber riders in the bustling UK city and 45,000 drivers, and has been operating as usual through the court date.

After telling the Westminster Magistrates’ Court this week that Uber accepts “TfL’s decision in September was the right decision on the evidence at the time,” and that it would continue to implement changes to its app and services, the court granted Uber the appeal. Now Uber has a 15-month operating license. It previously had pushed for a five-year license. Read more…

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Source: Mashable | Uber is officially back on the road in London, but only for 15 months