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Uber loses license to operate in London over safety issues

Uber loses license to operate in London over safety issues

By ASSOCIATED PRESS

A screen displays the company logo for Uber Technologies Inc on the day of it's IPO at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, May 10, 2019. Photo: Reuters/File

LONDON: London’s transit operator says it is not renewing Uber’s license to operate in the British capital. Transport for London cited “several breaches that placed passengers and their safety at risk.” Uber’s license expires Monday. Uber can appeal the decision and continue to operate while it does.