Sadiq Khan wants to restrict number of Uber drivers in London
by Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent from Technology | The Guardian on (#3WVFP)
London mayor says cap on new licences would mean less congestion
The London mayor is seeking powers to limit the number of Uber drivers operating in the capital, blaming a surge in private hire drivers for the city's increasing congestion and pollution.
Sadiq Khan said a cap on new licences was an urgent and necessary step. But unlike New York, which announced a cap last week, he is unable to impose restrictions.
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