Uber secures dismissal of London cab drivers’ lawsuits seeking about £340 million

London, United Kingdom. Uber secured the dismissal on Monday of two related lawsuits seeking approximately £340 million on behalf of thousands of London black cab drivers and two former private hire businesses. The High Court ruled that the claims had been brought too late, without assessing their merits.

Court rules claims were out of time

In his written decision, Judge Simon Birt found that the claimants could have uncovered the alleged deception before 2018, more than six years before they filed the lawsuits in 2024.

Uber had rejected the allegations and argued that the cases fell outside the six-year deadline for bringing such claims. Birt dismissed them on that basis.

Around 13,000 black cab drivers were seeking almost £200 million in damages. A separate claimant acting for Kabbie and Iride, both now defunct, sought approximately £140 million.

Dispute centred on licensing information

The claimants alleged that Uber supplied Transport for London with misleading and inaccurate information when obtaining its initial licence to operate private hire vehicles in London in 2012.

Since receiving that licence, the company has taken a substantial share of business previously served by traditional black cabs.

An Uber spokesperson welcomed the dismissal of every claim at the earliest stage, saying the decision brought the longstanding matters to a close.

A spokesperson for RGL Management, which handled the litigation for the claimants, expressed disappointment and said the legal team was reviewing every available option for the cab drivers.

Separate tax case due next week

Uber is also due to contest a larger case in London next week, facing the British tax authority over a tax dispute exceeding £1 billion.