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UBER RETURNS: York Council grants licence after six-year hiatus

UBER RETURNS: York Council grants licence after six-year hiatus

UBER RETURNS: York Council grants licence after six-year hiatus

Perry Richardson

Jun 12, 20241 min read

FREENOW scraps Fixed Price fares for On-Demand black taxis just a month after its introduction

FREENOW scraps Fixed Price fares for On-Demand black taxis just a month after its introduction

FREENOW scraps Fixed Price fares for On-Demand black taxis just a month after its introduction

Perry Richardson

Jun 11, 20241 min read

CROSS-BORDER: Will Uber’s generous electric vehicle incentives shift more driver licensing to London?

CROSS-BORDER: Will Uber’s generous electric vehicle incentives shift more driver licensing to London?

CROSS-BORDER: Will Uber’s generous electric vehicle incentives shift more driver licensing to London?

Perry Richardson

Jun 10, 20242 min read

"TRULY MENTAL”: Taxi drivers shocked ridehail drivers only offered £38 for central London to Gatwick Airport trip

"TRULY MENTAL”: Taxi drivers shocked ridehail drivers only offered £38 for central London to Gatwick Airport trip

"TRULY MENTAL”: Taxi drivers shocked ridehail drivers only offered £38 for central London to Gatwick Airport trip

Perry Richardson

Jun 9, 20241 min read

Uber secures licence to operate in Aberdeen

Uber secures licence to operate in Aberdeen

Uber secures licence to operate in Aberdeen

Perry Richardson

Jun 5, 20241 min read

‘SERVER ISSUE’: Taxiapp responds as taxi drivers encounter days of server setbacks

‘SERVER ISSUE’: Taxiapp responds as taxi drivers encounter days of server setbacks

‘SERVER ISSUE’: Taxiapp responds as taxi drivers encounter days of server setbacks

Perry Richardson

Jun 5, 20242 min read

How long can an Uber driver work for in one shift?

How long can an Uber driver work for in one shift?

How long can an Uber driver work for in one shift?

Perry Richardson

Jun 5, 20242 min read

Has technology helped or hindered the global taxi industry?

Has technology helped or hindered the global taxi industry?

Has technology helped or hindered the global taxi industry?

Perry Richardson

May 29, 20243 min read

THE BATTLE BETWEEN STREET AND APP FARES: Does there need to be a winner in the taxi industry?

THE BATTLE BETWEEN STREET AND APP FARES: Does there need to be a winner in the taxi industry?

THE BATTLE BETWEEN STREET AND APP FARES: Does there need to be a winner in the taxi industry?

Perry Richardson

May 24, 20242 min read

BUSINESS TOOL: Uber looks to enhances corporate travel with new feature for Executive Assistants

BUSINESS TOOL: Uber looks to enhances corporate travel with new feature for Executive Assistants

BUSINESS TOOL: Uber looks to enhances corporate travel with new feature for Executive Assistants

Perry Richardson

May 20, 20242 min read

Uber accelerates London’s electric vehicle shift with new £5,000 driver grants and incentives

Uber accelerates London’s electric vehicle shift with new £5,000 driver grants and incentives

Uber accelerates London’s electric vehicle shift with new £5,000 driver grants and incentives

Perry Richardson

May 20, 20243 min read

Uber Shuttle launches with future airport collaboration on the cards

Uber Shuttle launches with future airport collaboration on the cards

Uber Shuttle launches with future airport collaboration on the cards

Perry Richardson

May 18, 20241 min read

New FIXED price taxi fares on FREENOW app aiming to boost night-time cab bookings

New FIXED price taxi fares on FREENOW app aiming to boost night-time cab bookings

New FIXED price taxi fares on FREENOW app aiming to boost night-time cab bookings

Perry Richardson

May 16, 20241 min read

Taxi app Gett acquired by Pango in $175 million purchase

Taxi app Gett acquired by Pango in $175 million purchase

Taxi app Gett acquired by Pango in $175 million purchase

Perry Richardson

May 9, 20242 min read

Uber seeking Aberdeen comeback as part of UK expansion push

Uber seeking Aberdeen comeback as part of UK expansion push

Uber seeking Aberdeen comeback as part of UK expansion push

Perry Richardson

Apr 26, 20241 min read

Uber's annual Lost & Found Index reveals turtles to toupees amongst usual suspects

Uber's annual Lost & Found Index reveals turtles to toupees amongst usual suspects

Uber's annual Lost & Found Index reveals turtles to toupees amongst usual suspects

Perry Richardson

Apr 22, 20241 min read

Gett targets complete zero emission capability for Black Cab and PHV rides by 2027

Gett targets complete zero emission capability for Black Cab and PHV rides by 2027

Gett targets complete zero emission capability for Black Cab and PHV rides by 2027

Perry Richardson

Apr 22, 20241 min read

Any changes to PHV VAT rules must not leave taxi sector ‘uncompetitive or harmed’ warns taxi booking app boss

Any changes to PHV VAT rules must not leave taxi sector ‘uncompetitive or harmed’ warns taxi booking app boss

Any changes to PHV VAT rules must not leave taxi sector ‘uncompetitive or harmed’ warns taxi booking app boss

Perry Richardson

Apr 22, 20242 min read

‘RACE TO THE BOTTOM’: Gett questions Uber’s subsidised Black Cab approach

‘RACE TO THE BOTTOM’: Gett questions Uber’s subsidised Black Cab approach

‘RACE TO THE BOTTOM’: Gett questions Uber’s subsidised Black Cab approach

Perry Richardson

Apr 16, 20242 min read

Taxiapp reports 150% increase in London taxi passenger app downloads after successful 2023

Taxiapp reports 150% increase in London taxi passenger app downloads after successful 2023

Taxiapp reports 150% increase in London taxi passenger app downloads after successful 2023

Perry Richardson

Apr 10, 20241 min read

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