Overview

• Uber has announced a partnership with London's iconic black cabs, allowing them to be booked through the Uber app starting in 2024.
• Uber will not charge black cab drivers a commission for the first six months of the deal.
• The move follows Uber's partnerships with taxi fleets in New York City, Paris, Rome, and Los Angeles.
• The Licensed Taxi Drivers' Association (LTDA), representing black cab drivers, has rejected the proposal, criticizing Uber's safety record and stating their members have no interest in associating with the company.
• Some London cab drivers have already signed up for the service, seeing it as an opportunity for increased earnings.