Uber gets local license to operate in Lincoln, UK.
Uber just got the green light to officially operate in Lincoln, UK.
The city council's new license means they can now keep a closer eye on Uber drivers, handle complaints directly, and make sure safety standards are met.
Simon Colburn from the council said Uber ticked all the legal boxes for approval.
Local drivers can finally regulate Uber drivers like other taxis
With this local license, Lincoln can finally regulate Uber drivers like other taxis, something local cabbies have wanted for a while.
Uber says there's strong demand in Lincoln and plans to launch soon, giving more people a way to earn.
Drivers will also get perks like holiday pay and pensions, with support from the GMB Union.
Local driver Adam has started the process to switch his plates and badges to Lincoln when his Wolverhampton license expires in the summer.