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Drivers set to push Uber to review name display rules for rider safety and privacy

Drivers set to push Uber to review name display rules for rider safety and privacy

Drivers set to push Uber to review name display rules for rider safety and privacy

Perry Richardson

Sep 10, 20252 min read

NOTHING BEATS A BLACK TAXI: New Gett campaign puts black taxis at the heart of London life

NOTHING BEATS A BLACK TAXI: New Gett campaign puts black taxis at the heart of London life

NOTHING BEATS A BLACK TAXI: New Gett campaign puts black taxis at the heart of London life

Perry Richardson

Sep 6, 20252 min read

RANK OR NOT TO RANK? London cabbies reveal how they find passengers throughout the day in the capital

RANK OR NOT TO RANK? London cabbies reveal how they find passengers throughout the day in the capital

RANK OR NOT TO RANK? London cabbies reveal how they find passengers throughout the day in the capital

Perry Richardson

Aug 28, 20253 min read

What counts as a good acceptance rate on Uber and taxi apps, and should it shape job access?

What counts as a good acceptance rate on Uber and taxi apps, and should it shape job access?

What counts as a good acceptance rate on Uber and taxi apps, and should it shape job access?

Perry Richardson

Aug 17, 20253 min read

Israeli investor group acquires taxi app Gett in $188 million deal

Israeli investor group acquires taxi app Gett in $188 million deal

Israeli investor group acquires taxi app Gett in $188 million deal

Perry Richardson

Aug 15, 20252 min read

Could Glasgow Taxis‘ instant QR code taxi feedback system work for operators and local authorities in other UK cities?

Could Glasgow Taxis‘ instant QR code taxi feedback system work for operators and local authorities in other UK cities?

Could Glasgow Taxis‘ instant QR code taxi feedback system work for operators and local authorities in other UK cities?

Perry Richardson

Aug 15, 20252 min read

WHAT HAPPENS TO THE TAXI DRIVER? Lyft sets out hybrid future for autonomous vehicles and human drivers

WHAT HAPPENS TO THE TAXI DRIVER? Lyft sets out hybrid future for autonomous vehicles and human drivers

WHAT HAPPENS TO THE TAXI DRIVER? Lyft sets out hybrid future for autonomous vehicles and human drivers

Perry Richardson

Aug 12, 20252 min read

Uber reports 18% rise in Q2 trips as cash flow hits record levels

Uber reports 18% rise in Q2 trips as cash flow hits record levels

Uber reports 18% rise in Q2 trips as cash flow hits record levels

Perry Richardson

Aug 6, 20252 min read

PERSONAL CHOICE: Taxi drivers reveal wide mix of apps used during their working day

PERSONAL CHOICE: Taxi drivers reveal wide mix of apps used during their working day

PERSONAL CHOICE: Taxi drivers reveal wide mix of apps used during their working day

Perry Richardson

Aug 3, 20252 min read

Lyft completes acquisition of FREENOW doubling global reach

Lyft completes acquisition of FREENOW doubling global reach

Lyft completes acquisition of FREENOW doubling global reach

Perry Richardson

Jul 31, 20252 min read

Digital ride-hailing platforms: Are new regulations needed to maintain standards?

Digital ride-hailing platforms: Are new regulations needed to maintain standards?

Digital ride-hailing platforms: Are new regulations needed to maintain standards?

Perry Richardson

Jul 27, 20253 min read

Uber rivals Bolt launch new Family Profile feature to support older, younger and vulnerable passengers

Perry Richardson

Jul 24, 20252 min read

New ride-hailing app Idle promises no commission charges and flat daily rate for drivers

New ride-hailing app Idle promises no commission charges and flat daily rate for drivers

New ride-hailing app Idle promises no commission charges and flat daily rate for drivers

Perry Richardson

Jul 19, 20251 min read

Uber introduces ‘senior accounts’ to help UK families book rides for elderly relatives

Uber introduces ‘senior accounts’ to help UK families book rides for elderly relatives

Uber introduces ‘senior accounts’ to help UK families book rides for elderly relatives

Perry Richardson

Jul 15, 20252 min read

New iCabbi campaign encourages passengers to back local taxi and private hire firms

New iCabbi campaign encourages passengers to back local taxi and private hire firms

New iCabbi campaign encourages passengers to back local taxi and private hire firms

Perry Richardson

Jul 5, 20251 min read

Lee DaCosta takes control of Unify London Taxis and prepares rebrand as blackcab.com

Lee DaCosta takes control of Unify London Taxis and prepares rebrand as blackcab.com

Lee DaCosta takes control of Unify London Taxis and prepares rebrand as blackcab.com

Perry Richardson

Jul 3, 20252 min read

How are independent taxi drivers and local private hire operators adapting to rising app-based competition?

How are independent taxi drivers and local private hire operators adapting to rising app-based competition?

How are independent taxi drivers and local private hire operators adapting to rising app-based competition?

Perry Richardson

Jun 16, 20253 min read

Employment rights for app-based taxi and PHV drivers come under scrutiny as government discusses new plans

Employment rights for app-based taxi and PHV drivers come under scrutiny as government discusses new plans

Employment rights for app-based taxi and PHV drivers come under scrutiny as government discusses new plans

Perry Richardson

Jun 14, 20252 min read

Government says it’s up to cabbies to choose how to adapt and use online taxi and private hire apps

Government says it’s up to cabbies to choose how to adapt and use online taxi and private hire apps

Government says it’s up to cabbies to choose how to adapt and use online taxi and private hire apps

Perry Richardson

Jun 11, 20252 min read

FREENOW launches in Coventry through Lewis Taxis partnership

FREENOW launches in Coventry through Lewis Taxis partnership

FREENOW launches in Coventry through Lewis Taxis partnership

Perry Richardson

Jun 4, 20252 min read

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