Well, it was good while it lasted.
Estonian company Taxify— backed by Uber's arch-enemy, China's Didi Chuxing — has halted operations in London just three days after launching.
The company began operating in London with the outright aim of snatching thousands of drivers and passengers away from Uber, but soon ran into trouble over licensing issues.
London transport regulator, TfL, launched an investigation as the firm is not registered as private hire operator under the name "Taxify".
“The law requires private hire bookings to be taken by licensed private hire operators at a licensed premises, with appropriate record keeping," a TfL spokesperson said. Read more...
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