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Complete waste of time objecting with stuff like this, I'd guess


Uber drives forward Dundee plans as firm applies for licence to run in city

Some existing taxi drivers are planning to object to the application.

Uber is driving forward its plans to operate in Dundee after lodging a bid for a licence to run in the city.
The global taxi firm has asked Dundee City Council for a licence for an office at Flour Mill Dundee on Commercial Street.

The application has been lodged by Uber Scot Limited, which has two directors – Andrew Brem, the UK general manager of Uber, and Neil McGonigle, Uber’s head of driver.

No further details have been revealed but the licence application will have to be approved by the local authority before the company starts operating vehicles in Dundee.

Anyone wanting to object or make representations to the council about the application must do so by May 23.

Some taxi drivers plan objections to Uber Dundee licence plans

Some existing taxi drivers are planning to object.

Chris Elder, who represents drivers through Unite the Union, said: “There are a number of concerns and we will be raising an objection on behalf of our members.

“We don’t think jobs will be dispatched from the Dundee office.

“From a customer’s perspective, there will be surcharges for using Uber at premium times.

“There are also concerns that drivers could cross city boundaries and collect fares in Dundee by downloading the app.

“What’s going to stop them from doing that?”

He is also concerned about the “cut” of fares the company will take from drivers.

If the licence is approved, Uber drivers would still need to go through the relevant police checks and background reports before running vehicles in the city.

The Courier has contacted Uber for comment.

Uber’s plans for Dundee first emerged in January.

The Courier has examined whether the city is ready to welcome the company.

It would be Uber’s first venture north of the central belt – with plans also afoot in Aberdeen.

No doubt that's all been examined years ago, since Uber has been operating in Glasgow and Edinburgh under the Scottish legislation...


Sorry to sound like a stuck record, but that's probably the most interesting angle, because PHVs in Dundee work for the same offices as the HCs, and have meters fitted, which by law have to be calibrated to the HC tariff.

So either Uber won't be price-surging, or it'll mean meters out


Probably the same things that stop me with a Fife plate working for the likes of Tele Taxis in Dundee. I mean, presumably Uber will have basic procedures ensuring cars working in Dundee have Dundee plates and badges

As is no doubt required under the Dundee City Council rules Uber would have to adhere to. Again, Uber have been around Edinburgh and Glasgow for years


That's never happened before

Not sure why he's objecting to Uber taking a cut, precisely. But not really anything to do with the licensing authority

The King Canutes of the cab trade.

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