It was reported by the BBC today that Transport for London will not be issuing Uber with a new private hire licence due to conduct, '... which could have potential public safety and security implications.' Uber will be able to continue operating for 21 days during which they can appeal.

Read more on the story here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-41358640

Mr Ian Hall, Chairman of the Southampton Hackney Association, spoke about Uber just this morning on Radio Solent. He welcomes the fact that Uber has lost its licence in London and has, through a Freedom of information (FOI) request, asked Southampton City council what specialist advice they were given to allow Uber to have an operators licence in the city. We await their response.