Uber to apply for licence to operate in Aberdeen

Uber had previously been granted a licence in the city.

Ride-hailing taxi firm Uber has confirmed it is applying for a licence to operate in Aberdeen.

The company was previously granted permission to launch in the city in 2018, but later surrendered its licence.

A spokesman for Uber said discussions with city officials were ongoing.

Uber is a cashless service where users book taxis through a smartphone app.

The transport giant already operates in Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Aberdeen Inspired, the city’s improvement body, launched a local taxi provision project last year.

A spokesman said it had received concerns regarding taxi provision, and said it needed to change to help Aberdeen’s economic recovery.

Uber connects passengers to drivers via an app which uses GPS technology to locate available taxis.

Uber told BBC Scotland discussions with city officials were ongoing about applying for a licence in Aberdeen.

The local authority has been approached for comment.