Transport for London is looking to clarify whether using smartphones to calculate fares amounts to a taximeter,which is banned in private hire vehiclesThe ride-hailing app Uber is at the centre of a crucial tall court case as London’s transport authority seeks clarity on whether smartphones can lawfully be used to calculate fares. After a day hearing evidence from all sides, the judge is widely expected to give his decision on Tuesday. If he rules against Uber, and the verdict will be viewed as a victory for black-cab drivers and other minicab groups who feel the disruptive tech-focused competitor has not been regulated firmly enough during its three years of rapid growth in London.
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Source: theguardian.com