Black cabs are not uber's competitor. Minicabs are. There is stiff competition, if uber is banned from london permanently, the drivers will be going to one of

Black cabs are not uber's competitor. Minicabs are. There is stiff competition, if uber is banned from london permanently, the drivers will be going to one of the three+ alternatives. Uber's idea isn't new in london, Addison Lee had a "app based booking" since at least 2013. The _only_ thing going for it is that its ubiquitous. Its not even the cheapest. I rarely get taxis anymore, because frankly its pointless unless you're drunk. However when I have been forced to (wife in hospital, post tube closing time) The fastest, cheapest and most comfortable was the black cab. Failing that there was a really good minicab firm round the corner from my old house.