Bad day in California and London for Uber...

SAN FRANCISCO -- A coalition of California cab companies have been informed they can sue ride-booking service Uber for advertising that it offers "the safest rides on the road", suggesting to riders that taxis are the more dangerous option to get around town. 

A federal judge in San Francisco ruled Friday that the cab companies could proceed with most of their case, denying in part Uber's motion to throw out the suit. 

The ruling handed a partial victory to the cab companies, which have for years vehemently opposed Uber and similar ride-booking companies like Lyft and Sidecar, which make smartphone apps that connect non-professional drivers directly with passengers. The services have rapidly become the preferred choice to traditional taxis in several cities. 

Uber have also been accused of using an Illuminated signs to ply for hire

The sign is displayed on a driver's car parked near the San Francisco International Airport parking area in San Francisco. The picture above was taken Wednesday, July 15, 2015. 

Taxis are losing business travellers to the service. In the three months ended in June, Uber overtook taxis as the most expensed form of ground transportation, according to expense management system provider Certify.

MEANWHILE-- HERE IN LONDON:

Licensed Taxi Driver Orgs along with Private Hire Associations have renewed their call for the Mayor to ban the American company after an Uber driver died after allegedly falling asleep at the wheel and crashed head on into a lamp post. 

On an Uber forum, drivers have reported they are working extreme hours, with one driver bragging hoe he worked a 52 hour shift over one week end.

    Above: Uber Prius Berkeley Street, wrong way.

Reports of Uber cars dangerously driving on the wrong side of the road, going down one way streets the wrong way and falling asleep at traffic lights are now extremely common place on social media. 

Uber fatalities have long been predicted, and now both the Mayor and TfL have blood on their hands.

No wonder the rats are deserting the sinking ship at TfL!

Boris: Being given the bum's rush?

After No10 told Boris to go easy on Uber, we are now being told by The Times, No10 are trying to kill off Boris' political future.

         He who lives by the sword.....as they say.