Uber launches appeal against loss of London licence

Ride-hailing service hopes to reverse TfL ruling that it is not 'fit and proper' company to run taxi services in capital

Uber has lodged its legal appeal against Transport for London's decision not to renew its private hire licence, as the ride-hailing app steps up its campaign to keep operating in one of its biggest markets.

Uber London filed papers with Westminster magistrates court in an attempt to reverse a ruling that it is not a "fit and proper" company to run taxi services in the capital.