London Uber ban is a total disgrace

The Adam Smith Institute has today slammed TfL’s announcement that it is stripping Uber of its license to operate in London.

The ASI’s Head of Research Matthew Lesh said:

“Labour Mayor Sadiq Khan’s decision to strip Uber of their operating licence on spurious grounds is a total disgrace. He has sided with the vested interest of Black Cabs — who want less competition — over the interests of all Londoners. 

Uber provides thousands of jobs for low income and immigrant Londoners. It provides a much-loved service to get people home safely at night. It is more affordable than other cabs and provides a flexible working life for drivers. 

Today’s decision is a reminder of the risks of the anti-competition and anti-innovation mentality of Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour Party.”

To arrange an interview or further comment, please contact Matt Kilcoyne via email (matt@adamsmith.org) or phone (07904099599).