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David Cameron is ‘pro-punter’ as cab drivers protest against Uber
Downing Street says public should enjoy new minicab technology as black cab drivers bring grid-lock to London London black cab drivers take part in a protest against TFL Photo: Getty Images David Cameron has endorsed minicab apps such as Uber, saying he is...
Fare Trade: Breaking Down London’s Taxi Debate
“Look. A spot of intellectual honesty is always a good thing.” Says London Mayor Boris Johnson, as murmurs of discontent grow in the visitor gallery. “And the reality is that you’re not just dealing with a predatory, American minicab App – though you certainly are –...
I HAD AN AWESOME DAY! I EARNED $5.33 AN HOUR!
I’ve been holding off on posting this because we all know you can have a bad day here and there. But I’ve had a string of four bad days in a row. So bad, that the $5.33 (net – before car expenses) I earned per hour today looks really good! Two days ago I took in a...
Uber London & Rampant Fraud
I have been driving on the Uber Lux platform since 2012. Yesterday Uber called me into their office in Kings Cross via a text message saying please come into our office tomorrow between 12 & 5pm. No indication as to why. After finding a parking space then...
Be aware of driving licence changes
The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) is warning people to be aware of the changes that will take effect in a weeks’ time as the paper counterpart for the driving licence is scrapped. As was the case with the abolition of the paper tax disc, last October, the IAM...
Uber passenger films driver ‘watching video’ on his phone during journey through London
Eyes on the phone: The Uber driver was filmed by a passenger (Picture; Twitter/ Daisy Riley) A London Uber driver has been suspended after a passenger filmed him apparently watching a video on his smartphone. Daisy Riley, 26, claims she caught the worrying footage...
METROCAB CONFIRMS PRODUCTION PARTNERSHIP WITH GLOBAL MANUFACTURING SPECIALIST, MULTIMATIC
• All-new Metrocab for the UK to enter series production in Coventry in 2016 • First production vehicles to be sold in London • Existing Multimatic Facility in Coventry undergoing expansion to accommodate Metrocab production • New jobs being created in the Midlands...
Uber’s Fate Is In The Hands of 12 People
Rideshare company Uber Technologies may be headed for a world of hurt. A California judge has ruled that a class action complaint against the rideshare company will be heard by a jury, in order to decide if Uber drivers shall be classified as employees or independent...
Video of UCG Demo Windsor House 26-05-15
Illegal minicab drivers sentenced for fraud
Two men who forged Transport for London (TfL) private hire licences to illegally operate as minicab drivers have been convicted of fraud and sentenced following Roads and Transport Policing Command investigations. Masood Sheikh, 60 [31.10.54] of Millfield Avenue,...
Windsor House Demo : Drivers From All Representative Groups.
As Big Ben struck 2pm, Taxis descended on Windsor House. Within minutes, Victoria Street was bought to a complete standstill as an estimated 3-4,000 London Taxis filled the surrounding area. TfL had taken the precautionary measure of diverting the busses which only...
Uber, taxi industry locked in death match
Uber has stepped up its campaign pushing against what it calls the taxi industry's monopoly. Photo: Justin McManus Deputy Premier Jackie Trad said she is aiming for a "level playing field" as ride share company Uber continues to duke it out with the Queensland Taxi...