Uber wins bid to throw out £200m black cab claims
Uber has won its bid to throw out claims worth about £340m brought by thousands of London black cab drivers and two former private hire firms.
The High Court has dismissed a £200 million legal challenge brought by thousands of London black cab drivers and two former private hire firms against ride-hailing giant Uber. The claimants alleged that Uber had misled Transport for London (TfL) with false information when it first obtained a licence to operate in the capital in 2012.
However, a judge ruled that the cases were filed too late and dismissed them without determining the validity of the allegations. Uber, which denies the claims, welcomed the decision, stating it was brought at the earliest possible opportunity. The lawsuits, filed in 2024, sought damages of nearly £200 million for around 13,000 drivers and £140 million on behalf of Kabbie and Iride, two private hire firms that have since gone out of business.
The legal action was filed outside the six-year limit for bringing such claims, according to the court's ruling. RGL Management, which represented the claimants, expressed disappointment and is now exploring further legal options. Since acquiring its licence, Uber has reportedly taken over the majority of the trade previously held by black cabs.
The company now faces a separate case next week, in which it will contest a dispute with HM Revenue and Customs worth over £1 billion.
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