Uber faces £250m London black cab drivers lawsuit

Uber is facing a multi-million pound lawsuit being brought on behalf of almost 11,000 London black cab drivers, in the latest challenge to the firm in the UK capital.

The claimants allege that in order to obtain a licence to operate in the city, the ride-hailing giant deliberately misled Transport for London (TfL) about how its app worked.

The claimants also allege that Uber’s intention was to “unlawfully… take business from existing black cab drivers”, according to a statement by RGL.

The case, which is being brought for the claimants by law firm Mishcon de Reya, is set to be filed in the High Court on Thursday.

Over the years, Uber has faced a number of challenges in London, as well other cities around the world.

Earlier this year, Uber agreed to pay A$271.8m ($177.7m; £141.7m) to settle a lawsuit in Australia, according to a law firm for taxi operators and drivers.

A Paris commercial court ruled that Uber had not committed acts of unfair competition.