In October, a London employment tribunal ruled that Uber drivers were not self-employed, but entitled to minimum wage and holiday pay. The European Court of Justice is also currently weighing a case that could have widespread implications for whether Uber is regulated as a transport company or a digital services company. The vehicle cost is double that of a Toyota Prius, a car favored by Uber drivers in London. Between February 2015 and February 2016, 154 allegations of sexual assault against taxi drivers were reported to London’s Metropolitan Police. Of those, 32 cases involved Uber drivers, the rest from black-cabs, mini-taxis and other private car hires.

Source: Washington Post September 22, 2017 10:43 UTC