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Breaking News: From The Front Line As It All Kicks Off In Paris….by Taxi Leaks Roving Reporter.

Early this morning two London Taxi drivers get off the ferry at Calais....heading for Paris to represent the London Taxi Trade. I suppose I've got to really, it is Paris after all When they reach Paris, first impression is its in chaos. This is the scene at Porte De...

While London’s Mayor Swears At Cabbies, New York Confiscates 938 Cars For Illegal Pick Ups.

Facing increasing pressure from the taxi industry, authorities in New York have begun to crack down on Uber, issuing tickets and seizing cars of Uber drivers who participate in illegal pickups in the city. Between April 29 and June 15, NYC authorities seized 496 cars...

How Uber is ruining your chances of getting a decent job

Many companies that are part of the on-demand economy have adopted business models that unfairly pass the costs of doing business onto its workers. It’s graduation season. Time for lofty speeches about the bright future, punctuated with thanks for the sacrifices...

Uber loses bid for arbitration in driver lawsuit

A federal judge described Uber's arbitration agreement as "unconscionable" and "unenforceable." In a ruling Tuesday, Judge Edward Chen said the arbitration provisions contained in both the 2013 and 2014 versions of Uber’s contracts with its drivers “are both...

Will Uber Be the Boss of You?

Uber will like, totally change your life... Or so we thought. But Uber now stands accused of hiding behind algorithms...