Uber to Partner with London's Black Cabs in 2024
Despite Opposition from Licensed Taxi Drivers' Association, Some Cab Drivers See Opportunity for Increased Earnings
- 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.