Uber defeats £340 million UK lawsuit filed by London black-cab drivers
A High Court ruling dismissed two linked claims, worth about £340 million, brought by London black-cab drivers and former private-hire firms against Uber.
Uber successfully argued that the lawsuits, alleging it misled Transport for London when obtaining a private-hire licence, were filed beyond the six-year limitation period. The claimants, representing thousands of black-cab drivers and two former private-hire companies, sought roughly £340 million in damages. The court’s decision, which has not yet been published, means the cases will not proceed.
Why it matters
The ruling stops a massive £340 million claim that could have reshaped London's taxi market.
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