Taxi-hailing app Uber has launched a legal bid to stop Transport for London forcing its drivers to take a written English test. Uber has submitted an application for a judicial review in the high court in London to block TfL’s plans, but the transport authority said it would defend its proposals in court. The court case over the English test is the latest wrangle Uber has been involved in as it seeks to expand its business in London. The English test builds on proposals set out last year by then London mayor Boris Johnson. Uber’s battles in London are part of a running global tussle pitting the company against taxi drivers, politicians and regulators.

Source: The Guardian August 17, 2016 09:56 UTC