The Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain is taking legal action against Transport for London due to systemic failures in the licence renewal process for private hire drivers. The union claims these delays have led to significant financial distress and harm to drivers' livelihoods. Many drivers report waiting several months for renewals, exacerbating their economic instability. Despite TfL's attempts at temporary solutions, the union insists these measures are insufficient. Some drivers have faced severe financial consequences, including repossessions and homelessness, highlighting the urgency for systemic change in the licensing process to ensure continuity of work for drivers.
The Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain has filed legal action against Transport for London, claiming systemic failures in the licence renewal process harm private hire drivers' livelihoods.
Over 108,000 private hire drivers in London rely on timely licence renewals to operate legally, yet many face months of delays, impacting their ability to work.
The IWGB argues that TfL’s measures, including temporary licences and additional staffing, do not adequately address the severe delays drivers experience in the licence renewal process.
Drivers like Raifu Akanmu report severe financial distress due to licensing delays, with tragic consequences, including repossessions and instances of homelessness stemming from lost income.
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