Uber has claimed that nearly 33,000 of the 110,000 drivers in London working for ride - hail firms would be out of a job if Transport for London ( uk ) brings in legislation requiring that they pass a written English qualification test . The ride - hailing company has been embroiled in a court battle with employers , which wants drivers to have an English qualification such as a GCSE or equivalent . Uber is claiming the proposal will be “ indirect discrimination ” on the grounds of race and nationality . The move from TfL came after protests by black - cab drivers against ride - hailing firms . TfL says the requirement is necessary for public safety .
Uber has claimed that nearly 33,000 of the 110,000 drivers in London working for ride-hailing firms would be out of a job if Transport for London (TfL) brings in regulation requiring that they pass a written English language test. The ride-hailing company has been embroiled in a court battle with TfL, which wants drivers to have an English qualification such as a GCSE or equivalent. Uber is claiming the proposal will be “indirect discrimination” on the grounds of race and nationality. The move from TfL comes after protests by black-cab drivers against ride-hailing firms. TfL says the requirement is necessary for public safety.