Uber driver takes TfL to court over ‘pain‘ caused by licence renewal delay
Uber driver Julius Mugabo is taking Transport for London (TfL) to the High Court over significant delays in license renewals that caused him financial hardship. The case highlights a broader issue affecting thousands of London drivers who have faced administrative backlogs in the city's licensing system.
Why it matters
This landmark case could set a precedent for how regulatory bodies handle administrative delays that impact the livelihoods of gig economy workers.
An Uber driver protest over licence renewal issues outside TfL HQ in 2025. An Uber driver protest over licence renewal issues outside TfL HQ in 2025. TfL Uber driver takes TfL to court over ‘pain‘ caused by licence renewal delay Julius Mugabo launches landmark case as union says thousands in capital lost incomes due to ‘broken system’
Prefer the Guardian on Google An Uber driver who got into thousands of pounds of debt and feared losing his home due to delays in Transport for London renewing his licence to pick up passengers is taking on the organisation in the high court in the first challenge of its kind.
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