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>> How effective is blocking their operation anyway, without it being done on a national level? I guess local authorities (York) could fine Uber for doing that
by thefounder 6y ago
>> How effective is blocking their operation anyway, without it being done on a national level?
I guess local authorities (York) could fine Uber for doing that and sue them if they don't pay. Simple as that.
- dspillett 6y agoI don't think it is that simple. IIRC they only have the power to not license, or to revoke operating licenses, in their area and they can't stop drivers from other areas coming in. I'm not sure if this would apply to more traditional cab companies or if it is a factor of Uber drivers being classed as self-employed.
- iso1631 6y agoMy understanding of minicab licenses is that if you're licensed in Leeds, you are licensed to take a fare from Leeds to York, or from York to Leeds, but not from York to York, or York to Doncaster?
- thefounder 6y agoWhat do you mean? can't the authorities fine for local rules violarion such parking, zero emission zones or...unlicensed taxi service ?
- renewiltord 6y agoWell, you don’t want to do that because you want the Leeds driver to be able to take a passenger from York to Leeds or he’s never going to realistically be able to take a passenger from Leeds to York (because he’d have to go back empty).