Uber's London licence renewed for only four months

The Guardian - Transport for London continues to consider five-year licence as unions express concerns over working practicesUbers licence to operate in London has been renewed but only for a period of four months, as transport authorities continue to deliberate whether to grant it a five-year licence. The decision over renewal has become the latest focus of controversy around the app-based taxi firm, with black-cab drivers and unions demanding that Transport for London reject the application wi