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Re:Uber loses licence to operate in London, will still opera... by samwillis on Monday November 25, 2019 @05:51AM (#21626969)
The article doesn't really explain... their current temporary license (they have been on a temp one since last year) expires at 11.59 tonight, TFL won't give them a new permanent one. This will be in the courts today and they will probably be granted another temporary one before the day is out.
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Re:Uber loses licence to operate in London, will still opera... by pgl on Monday November 25, 2019 @06:19AM (#21627096)
From the TfL press release:

> Legislation means that Uber now has 21 days to appeal, during which it can continue to operate pending any appeal and throughout any potential appeals process. Uber may seek to implement changes to demonstrate to a magistrate that it is fit and proper by the time of the appeal.

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Re:Uber loses licence to operate in London, will still opera... by Jommi on Monday November 25, 2019 @10:19AM (#21628802)
Exactly, so 21 days + how long the appeal process and outcome takes time. And the end result may as well be them being given a new temp. license.
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Re:Uber loses licence to operate in London, will still opera... by lamps12 on Monday November 25, 2019 @06:12AM (#21627057)
What's the maximum time period one can operate with the temp?
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Re:Uber loses licence to operate in London, will still opera... by user5994461 on Monday November 25, 2019 @08:42AM (#21628013)
They've had no license for two years, they should be able to go for another two years for sure without a hitch.

I bet they could go on like this forever.

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Re:Uber loses licence to operate in London, will still opera... by goatinaboat on Monday November 25, 2019 @06:55AM (#21627289)
Indeed, this action is meaningless until Uber execs are getting hauled off for contempt of court. It’s barely even a slap on the wrist.
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