Uber has launched an appeal against Transport for London’s decision to not renew its license in the capital.
The appeal process is likely to take place 11 December, after the car-hailing company sent papers into the Westminster magistrates court.
“While we have today filed our appeal so that Londoners can continue using our app, we hope to continue having constructive discussions with Transport for London,” said an Uber spokesperson.
“As our new CEO has said, we are determined to make things right,” they added.
Since Transport for London said Uber was not a “fit and proper” operator, the company’s chief executive sent a formal apology and promised change.
“While Uber has revolutionised the way people move in cities around the world, it’s equally true that we’ve got things wrong along the way. On behalf of everyone at Uber globally, I apologise for the mistakes we’ve made,” wrote chief executive Khosrowshahi.
Both sides have had “constructive talks” and the company’s apology welcomed by Uber critic and London Mayor, Sadiq Khan.
Issues with Uber have been mainly surrounding “conduct and approach”, including the app’s approach to reporting criminal offences and how it conducted medical and criminal checks on their drivers.
There is also concern how the 40,000 drivers in London are treated. There has been a separate tribunal to ensure that all employees are entitled to holiday pay and minimum wage.
The decision made by Transport for London has been a controversial one among Londoners, with hundreds of thousands signing a petition to revoke the move.
This is the most recent in a long line of controversies for the car-hailing app.
Earlier this year, chief executive Travis Kalanick resigned following a series of scandals and questions surrounding his management style. In June, 20 members of staff were fired following an investigation into sexual harassment and bullying in the US.