UBER has lost its licence to operate private hire services in London after regulators ruled that the app was not “fit and proper” to operate in the capital.

Transport for London (TfL) refused to renew the company’s licence today, saying that it had identified a “pattern of failures” by Uber.

Investigators found that over 14,000 trips had been made by more than 40 drivers who had faked their identity on the app, raising serious concerns over Uber’s commitment to passenger safety.