Women say they fear for their safety after Uber loses its license in London

It's official. Uber has lost its licence to operate in London on the grounds that it's not "fit and proper". It's still allowed to operate while any appeals process goes through, but its fate is uncertain.

While drivers of black cabs are jumping for joy at the news, many women are condemning Transport for London's (TfL) decision, stating that they fear for their personal safety late at night. 

In a statement published on Twitter, TfL stated that the ride-hailing company would not be issued with a new private hire operator licence after the expiration of its current licence. "TfL considers that Uber's approach and conduct demonstrate a lack of corporate responsibility in relation to a number of issues which have potential public safety and security implications," reads the statement.  Read more...