After a years-long dispute, Uber has been granted a 30-month license to continue operating in London. A protracted battle with city regulators over whether the tech company Uber was "fit and proper". I went out in London to get a feel for the atmosphere now that Uber is licensed after Uber's London license was revoked twice, once in 2017 and a second time in 2019.

I spoke to Joshua and asked what the decision does for him and his colleagues. To a simple question I get an emotional answer. †I want to work for another 4 years and then I will stop. We taxi drivers cannot do much with the political game that Uber has played in London.Over the years, Uber has tried to fuel the charm by adding new safety features to its platform and striking a deal with Britain's GMB by formally recognizing the union for its private drivers.

entrance fee

"Uber increased its fares in London by 10% in November which was good news for us. This allows us to be competitive in the market.Joshua said. The man is proud of his profession as a taxi driver, which he has had as a career throughout his life. At the end of the ride I give him a tip. He beams and asks if I want to take a seat behind the wheel of his taxi. †Just hold onas he opens the door and seeks his sandals,don't tell anyone but I drive around barefoot, is actually not allowedhe shouts with a laugh.