High Court Dismisses £340m Lawsuit Against Uber Brought by London Black Cab Drivers
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Post By
Emmie
- October 19, 2026
Uber has won its High Court bid to throw out two connected lawsuits seeking approximately £340 million ($453 million) in damages brought by around 13,000 London black cab drivers and two former private hire companies.
The claims, filed in 2024 by litigation firm RGL Management, centered on allegations that Uber provided "misleading and inaccurate information" to Transport for London (TfL) when securing its original private hire operating licence in 2012. The claimants sought nearly £200 million for black cab drivers with individual compensation estimates reaching up to £25,000 for lost earnings alongside a £140 million claim on behalf of Kabbie and Iride, two private hire firms that subsequently ceased operations.
However, High Court judge Mr. Justice Simon Birt dismissed the cases entirely on limitation grounds, ruling that the lawsuits fell outside the statutory six-year time limit without ruling on the underlying merits of the fraud allegations.
In his written judgment, Mr. Justice Birt stated that the claimants could have uncovered the alleged deception prior to 2018, more than six years before filing their claims in court.
Following the ruling, an Uber spokesperson welcomed the decision, stating:
"Uber is proud to work with thousands of private hire and black cab drivers to serve millions of passengers across London. We are pleased that the court has dismissed all of these claims entirely at the earliest opportunity and the ruling today has put these legacy matters firmly in the past."
RGL Management expressed disappointment over the outcome and indicated it would evaluate potential legal next steps:
"We are obviously very disappointed and are considering all options available to the claimant cab drivers with the legal team."
The dismissal resolves a major historic claim stemming from Uber's entry into London's transport market, which significantly altered trade dynamics traditionally dominated by licensed black cabs.
Despite the High Court victory, Uber faces another major legal battle in London next week, where it is set to challenge HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in an ongoing tax dispute valued at over £1 billion.
