London taxi protest: Black cab drivers descend on Aldwych for latest demo

Taxis on Aldwych in central London
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Patrick Grafton-Green19 January 2018

London taxi drivers have descended on Aldwych for the fifth and final protest this week against TfL and Uber.

The demos, in response to TfL's reasons for revoking Uber’s licence and the minicab firm’s continued operation in London, have taken place every day this week in the capital.

On Friday black cabs caused gridlock in the Aldywch and The Strand areas of central London.

The protest, which began at about 3.30pm, is expected to last until 6pm.

Buses serving Aldwych were being diverted or terminated earlier than usual, TfL said. A number of routes were also being cut short at Waterloo.

TfL said bus passes would be accepted on London Underground services in Zone 1.

It tweeted: “Strand/Aldwych area - A demonstration is taking place today with restrictions implemented northbound at Waterloo Bridge and southbound Kingsway.”

City of London police added: “There is due to be another planned demonstration in London today which may impact roads in the City during rush hour.

“It is believed the demonstration will take place in the #Aldwych area between 1530hrs and 1800hrs.”

A TfL spokesman said: "The law stipulates that operators can continue until any appeals process is exhausted.

“We urge the organisers to call the protests off."

Earlier protests took place on Monday in Elephant & Castle, Tuesday in Marble Arch, Wednesday in Parliament Square and Thursday in London Bridge.

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