London’s transport regulator said Uber was unfit to retain its private-car hire license in the city, threatening a shutdown of the service in one of the ride-hailing company’s biggest global markets, write Sam Schechner and Wiktor Szary at The Wall Street Journal.

Uber said it would appeal the decision. It will be allowed to operate during the appeal process - which could involve lengthy court proceedings - meaning Uber will remain a transportation option in the short term. It could take months or maybe longer before a final decision is made.