Travel in London expected to grind to halt in taxi driver slowdown against Uber

Thousands of taxi drivers, organised by the United Cabbie’s Group (UCG), will drive slowly between Transport for London’s (TFL) headquarters and nearby  Victoria station to highlight the ‘Future Proof’ report that was published by the Greater London Authority.

Tfl have urged the drivers to call off the strike, claiming it will “unnecessarily disrupt Londoners and visitors to the Capital.”

Garrett Emmerson, TfL’s Chief Operating Officer for Surface Transport, said: “There is absolutely no justification for this protest because we are already doing the very things they are calling for.

“Just like the previous protest on Oxford Street, it will achieve nothing other than to disrupt life and business in London.”

“We are determined to protect the livelihoods of all legitimate taxi and private hire drivers through robust enforcement action.”

UCG have been contacted for comment.

Article Appeared @http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/travel-in-london-expected-to-grind-to-halt-in-taxi-driver-slowdown-against-uber-10276119.html

 

 

 

 

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