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I largely agree, Sussex. Unless perhaps the thinking is that Uber might just think it's not worth the candle and give up, as they've done in one or two places historically

And, in particular, they maybe view the neighboring Dundee Council scenario as repeatable - thus the whole trade sticking together, blackballing wannabee Uber drivers, and in the end Uber has just given in (allegedly ).

To that extent tying it all up in the courts for another few months might be another string to that particular bow.

And it probably won't be the organisers of the legal action paying the lion's share of the eventual bill.

But it'll be interesting to see how it proceeds because, as Sussex says, if Uber ploughs on then the grant of a licence is probably inevitable.

So in view of the progress of the crowdfunder to date, the 'stretch target' of £20k seems, er, a stretch

But, of course, some people will be so impressed by talk of 'appeal served', 'preliminary hearing' and 'the Council and Uber [seeking] time to lodge their formal answers' that they'll be thinking it's all a real goer.

To that extent, so is the crowdfunder.

Of course, even if the case was won, and the sheriff remitted it back to the council for reconsideration (presumably), would it make any difference? (Presumably the sheriff just can't refuse Uber a licence.)

Then it's back to the whole quasi-judicial thing and whether there are any real grounds to refuse Uber.

But, again, people think arguments about fairness and competition are what sway licensing councillors. The aren't. Or at least shouldn't.