Uber says plans being proposed in London to regulate the taxi-hailing market would effectively end its operations in the British capital.
Transport for London has been under pressure from the city's iconic black cab drivers to be tougher with Uber.
And it is reportedly suggesting new rules including a minimum wait of five minutes before a car can arrive for its booking - even via an app like Uber.
Thousands of Londoners have already signed a petition against the new proposals which will be put to consultation.
Valerie Shawcross, Labour member of the London Assembly, believes it's time to tighten regulation.
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Transport for London has been under pressure from the city's iconic black cab drivers to be tougher with Uber.
And it is reportedly suggesting new rules including a minimum wait of five minutes before a car can arrive for its booking - even via an app like Uber.
Thousands of Londoners have already signed a petition against the new proposals which will be put to consultation.
Valerie Shawcross, Labour member of the London Assembly, believes it's time to tighten regulation.
IN: "I think…
OUT: …the area."
DUR: 29 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0930uber-shawcross1.mp3