Uber is a transport services company, the European court of justice (ECJ) has ruled, requiring it to accept stricter regulation and licensing within the EU as a taxi operator. Quick guide What are the implications of the Uber ECJ ruling? The test case on Uber drivers’ employment status is due in the UK court of appeal in 2018. Uber maintains its is already operating as a licensed taxi service in the UK so the ECJ ruling will have little impact. With Uber, drivers have the freedom to choose if, when and where they drive.

Source: The Guardian December 20, 2017 09:00 UTC