Uber Loses Court Bid to Block English Test for Drivers
- Judge says it’s reasonable to show English ‘competence’
- Uber wins part of ruling on passenger insurance for drivers
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Uber Technologies Inc. lost a ruling over London transport rules that require language tests for drivers, which could keep 40,000 people from joining the industry over the next three years.
Judge John Mitting ruled in favor of Transport for London Friday, saying that it is reasonable for “drivers to demonstrate a level of competence in written and spoken English.” Uber, however, won on other TfL rules, with the judge striking down provisions on round-the-clock call centers and driver insurance.