Uber loses licence to operate in London, will still operate while appealing

The article doesn't really explain... their current temporary license (they have been on a temp one since last year) expires at 11.59 tonight, TFL won't give them a new permanent one. This will be in the courts today and they will probably be granted another temporary one before the day is out.

What's the maximum time period one can operate with the temp?

From the TfL press release:

> Legislation means that Uber now has 21 days to appeal, during which it can continue to operate pending any appeal and throughout any potential appeals process. Uber may seek to implement changes to demonstrate to a magistrate that it is fit and proper by the time of the appeal.

Indeed, this action is meaningless until Uber execs are getting hauled off for contempt of court. It’s barely even a slap on the wrist.

They've had no license for two years, they should be able to go for another two years for sure without a hitch.

I bet they could go on like this forever.

Exactly, so 21 days + how long the appeal process and outcome takes time. And the end result may as well be them being given a new temp. license.