Originally Posted by Jel

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Care to comment on the fact Uber fares aren't set by UK gov't, nor do they need to pay UK tax?

Nor need to complete 'the knowledge' [edited to add: 3 - 5 years training] that black cab operators have to by law?

And can own a 10 year old car as opposed to 2 years old for new black taxi drivers (tested twice a year if older than 8 years)?

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btw if I'm wrong on any of those, feel free to point it out - I hate being in the wrong as much as the next person, and would far sooner know the right than sit here totally mis-educated by UK cab drivers if all they are doing is furthering their own cause with bs.