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‘They wanted us out’: Electric taxi fleet owner describes why Uber are different to other apps

‘They wanted us out’: Electric taxi fleet owner describes why Uber are different to other apps

‘They wanted us out’: Electric taxi fleet owner describes why Uber are different to other apps

Perry Richardson

Dec 11, 20232 min read

Electric rental bikes BLOCKING vital taxi rank spaces are reported to TfL

Electric rental bikes BLOCKING vital taxi rank spaces are reported to TfL

Electric rental bikes BLOCKING vital taxi rank spaces are reported to TfL

Perry Richardson

Dec 6, 20232 min read

NO SURGE LIKELY: Uber 'Black Cabs' to charge via the taxi meter price and include £2 ‘booking’ extra

NO SURGE LIKELY: Uber 'Black Cabs' to charge via the taxi meter price and include £2 ‘booking’ extra

NO SURGE LIKELY: Uber 'Black Cabs' to charge via the taxi meter price and include £2 ‘booking’ extra

Perry Richardson

Dec 6, 20231 min read

What are Uber offering to entice London’s black cab drivers and why now?

What are Uber offering to entice London’s black cab drivers and why now?

What are Uber offering to entice London’s black cab drivers and why now?

Perry Richardson

Dec 5, 20233 min read

Majority of London taxi trade REJECTS Uber's 'Black Cab' offering

Majority of London taxi trade REJECTS Uber's 'Black Cab' offering

Majority of London taxi trade REJECTS Uber's 'Black Cab' offering

Perry Richardson

Dec 4, 20235 min read

‘Might as well give your badge back’ if you join Uber, says prominent YouTube taxi driver

‘Might as well give your badge back’ if you join Uber, says prominent YouTube taxi driver

‘Might as well give your badge back’ if you join Uber, says prominent YouTube taxi driver

Perry Richardson

Dec 2, 20231 min read

Taxi rep calls Uber ‘Black Cabs’ offering a “last-ditch attempt” to revive “ailing business model”

Taxi rep calls Uber ‘Black Cabs’ offering a “last-ditch attempt” to revive “ailing business model”

Taxi rep calls Uber ‘Black Cabs’ offering a “last-ditch attempt” to revive “ailing business model”

Perry Richardson

Dec 2, 20232 min read

Passengers now able to schedule UK rides in advance on Bolt ride-hailing app

Passengers now able to schedule UK rides in advance on Bolt ride-hailing app

Passengers now able to schedule UK rides in advance on Bolt ride-hailing app

Perry Richardson

Dec 1, 20232 min read

Gett CEO assures commitment to regulated taxi market amid Uber's planned ‘Black Cabs’ offering

Gett CEO assures commitment to regulated taxi market amid Uber's planned ‘Black Cabs’ offering

Gett CEO assures commitment to regulated taxi market amid Uber's planned ‘Black Cabs’ offering

Perry Richardson

Nov 30, 20231 min read

RMT London Taxi Branch raises concerns over app technology's impact on London taxi trade

RMT London Taxi Branch raises concerns over app technology's impact on London taxi trade

RMT London Taxi Branch raises concerns over app technology's impact on London taxi trade

Perry Richardson

Nov 30, 20232 min read

‘Uber will have its work cut out to win over black taxi drivers’ says Addison Lee boss

‘Uber will have its work cut out to win over black taxi drivers’ says Addison Lee boss

‘Uber will have its work cut out to win over black taxi drivers’ says Addison Lee boss

Perry Richardson

Nov 29, 20232 min read

'WE DON’T WANT IT': Uber's new ‘Black Cab’ offering draws heavy criticism from licensed taxi trade

'WE DON’T WANT IT': Uber's new ‘Black Cab’ offering draws heavy criticism from licensed taxi trade

'WE DON’T WANT IT': Uber's new ‘Black Cab’ offering draws heavy criticism from licensed taxi trade

Perry Richardson

Nov 29, 20232 min read

Uber begins recruiting London taxi drivers for ‘Black Cabs’ option starting early 2024

Uber begins recruiting London taxi drivers for ‘Black Cabs’ option starting early 2024

Uber begins recruiting London taxi drivers for ‘Black Cabs’ option starting early 2024

Perry Richardson

Nov 29, 20233 min read

FREENOW and Karhoo partner to expand taxi and ride-hail offering across the continent

FREENOW and Karhoo partner to expand taxi and ride-hail offering across the continent

FREENOW and Karhoo partner to expand taxi and ride-hail offering across the continent

Perry Richardson

Nov 28, 20232 min read

How taxi drivers can comply with new HMRC reporting rules for digital taxi and PHV booking platforms

How taxi drivers can comply with new HMRC reporting rules for digital taxi and PHV booking platforms

How taxi drivers can comply with new HMRC reporting rules for digital taxi and PHV booking platforms

Perry Richardson

Nov 22, 20233 min read

CONFUSED: Licensed taxi drivers seeking clarity on adding £2 booking fees for app jobs

CONFUSED: Licensed taxi drivers seeking clarity on adding £2 booking fees for app jobs

CONFUSED: Licensed taxi drivers seeking clarity on adding £2 booking fees for app jobs

Perry Richardson

Nov 16, 20234 min read

New tax rules for taxi and PHV industry: What details do drivers need to provide?

New tax rules for taxi and PHV industry: What details do drivers need to provide?

New tax rules for taxi and PHV industry: What details do drivers need to provide?

Perry Richardson

Nov 13, 20232 min read

END OF THE ROAD: Uber and Autocab Local Cab service offering set to end in the UK

END OF THE ROAD: Uber and Autocab Local Cab service offering set to end in the UK

END OF THE ROAD: Uber and Autocab Local Cab service offering set to end in the UK

Perry Richardson

Nov 9, 20231 min read

London taxi driver receives Prime Minister’s Point of Light award for creating black cab app Unify

London taxi driver receives Prime Minister’s Point of Light award for creating black cab app Unify

London taxi driver receives Prime Minister’s Point of Light award for creating black cab app Unify

Perry Richardson

Nov 9, 20232 min read

New HMRC taxi and ride-hail driver tax rules: How many cabbies are likely to be affected?

New HMRC taxi and ride-hail driver tax rules: How many cabbies are likely to be affected?

New HMRC taxi and ride-hail driver tax rules: How many cabbies are likely to be affected?

Perry Richardson

Nov 8, 20232 min read

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