London's transport regulator on Friday stripped Uber of its licence to operate from the end of the month, affecting over 40,000 drivers in a huge blow to the taxi app. Uber will be able to operate in October while any appeal is being considered, the company said in a statement. "Transport for London and the Mayor have caved in to a small number of people who want to restrict consumer choice," Uber said in a statement. Faced criticism, scandalIn London, Uber has faced criticism from unions, lawmakers and traditional black cab drivers over working conditions. London Mayor Sadiq Khan said he backed the decision.

Source: CBC News September 22, 2017 10:58 UTC