• I AM amazed by the slavish and short-sighted way in which people have just signed up to Uber’s campaign to be reinstated without question.

Uber is engaged in the gig economy, that is the uglier side of capitalism. It’s rational, efficient, and we are all familiar with the ultimate implementation of such a business plan, yes, slavery.

No business model has ever topped slavery as the most economic to run and best for bringing in the greatest profit; it even has the capacity to advance some of its slaves.

Finally we owe the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, a huge thanks for his well-considered forethought with regard to the safety of Uber’s passengers. Unlike our trusted black cabs Uber has a problem which might end up as your daughter’s.

So with the help of Sadiq Khan and Noël Coward, take some well-considered advice and “Don’t put your daughter in an Uber taxi Mrs Worthington!” The company hasn’t proved it’s safe enough for her.

E CHAMBERS, NW3