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Lyft’s £40.7m Gett takeover sparks debate among London black cab drivers over future of taxi apps

The planned takeover of taxi app firm Gett by US ride-hailing giant Lyft has triggered debate across London’s licensed taxi trade, with drivers divided over what the deal could mean for competition, commission levels and future earnings. Steve McNamara, General Secretary of the Licensed Taxi Drivers’ Association, said the proposed $55 million (£40.7 million) acquisition of Gett by Lyft had been met with “mixed views and opinions from the trade”.…
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TaxiPoint Taxi News | UK | Black cabs broke the news in United Kingdom on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
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