Andrew Brem circle image credit: Uber Uber’s decision to adopt an agent model for drivers outside London brings the company into line with the wider private hire sector and existing Government rules, according to its UK General Manager. In an exclusive interview with TaxiPoint , Andrew Brem said the change represents alignment with established industry practice rather than a fundamental shift in how Uber operates. “Almost every operator outside of London is an Agent, so this

Autonomous vehicle operator Waymo has apologised after its electric vehicles were found using charging bays in London reserved exclusively for licensed black taxis. Cab trade representatives reportedly raised concerns with Transport for London (TfL) after Waymo vehicles were seen plugged into rapid chargepoints designated for the capital’s licensed taxi fleet. Under London regulations, only licensed black cabs are permitted to use dedicated electric taxi charging bays install

Local taxi operators are increasingly forming reciprocal partnerships to extend their effective coverage beyond their home licensing areas, allowing passengers to use a familiar app in other cities while the journey is fulfilled by a vetted local fleet. The model, sometimes described as workshare or network fulfilment, is gaining traction as a way to deliver national-scale convenience without the cost and regulatory burden of expanding licences and operations city by city. Th