London Plans to Rein in Uber With New Rules for Drivers, Cars
- Transport for London debates rules on working hours, breaks
- Women-only vehicles, cars for wheelchair users also considered
Uber Gets to Stay on London Streets Until at Least April
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London’s transport authority unveiled proposed new rules for private hire taxi companies such as Uber by requiring them to limit working hours for their drivers, share data on travel patterns and ensure provision of wheelchair-accessible vehicles.
Companies “should ensure that drivers are treated fairly, ensure drivers have appropriate and reasonable working hours including appropriate breaks throughout their shift and have clear policies and procedures to keep drivers safe,” Transport for London said Thursday in its proposal. It also suggested ride-sharing services should include the possibility of women-only vehicles.