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Private hire drivers fight back as union joins growing revolt against robo-ridehail expansion in London

Private hire drivers fight back as union joins growing revolt against robo-ridehail expansion in London

Private hire drivers fight back as union joins growing revolt against robo-ridehail expansion in London

Perry Richardson

6 hours ago2 min read

Does the Uber Elite launch hint at a future where robo-ridehail take cheap rides and humans handle luxury travel?

Does the Uber Elite launch hint at a future where robo-ridehail take cheap rides and humans handle luxury travel?

Does the Uber Elite launch hint at a future where robo-ridehail take cheap rides and humans handle luxury travel?

Perry Richardson

3 days ago3 min read

Brent Green Party calls for halt to Waymo autonomous vehicle trial after concerns around Harlesden police cordon incident

Brent Green Party calls for halt to Waymo autonomous vehicle trial after concerns around Harlesden police cordon incident

Brent Green Party calls for halt to Waymo autonomous vehicle trial after concerns around Harlesden police cordon incident

Perry Richardson

May 122 min read

Trade union shares image of autonomous vehicle joining long taxi rank queue at Waterloo Station

Trade union shares image of autonomous vehicle joining long taxi rank queue at Waterloo Station

Trade union shares image of autonomous vehicle joining long taxi rank queue at Waterloo Station

Perry Richardson

May 82 min read

RUNNING ON EMPTY: What will autonomous vehicles do when empty and why they should NEVER be allowed to rank

RUNNING ON EMPTY: What will autonomous vehicles do when empty and why they should NEVER be allowed to rank

RUNNING ON EMPTY: What will autonomous vehicles do when empty and why they should NEVER be allowed to rank

Perry Richardson

May 73 min read

What happens if an autonomous vehicle causes death or serious injury? Government minister outlines criminal liability framework

What happens if an autonomous vehicle causes death or serious injury? Government minister outlines criminal liability framework

What happens if an autonomous vehicle causes death or serious injury? Government minister outlines criminal liability framework

Perry Richardson

May 12 min read

What to do if you’re involved in a collision with a driverless car, according to insurance experts

What to do if you’re involved in a collision with a driverless car, according to insurance experts

What to do if you’re involved in a collision with a driverless car, according to insurance experts

Perry Richardson

May 12 min read

Government lays automated passenger services permit framework ahead of self-driving ride hail rollout

Government lays automated passenger services permit framework ahead of self-driving ride hail rollout

Government lays automated passenger services permit framework ahead of self-driving ride hail rollout

Perry Richardson

Apr 282 min read

Will a new Uber-style pricing war start when driverless cars launch in London?

Will a new Uber-style pricing war start when driverless cars launch in London?

Will a new Uber-style pricing war start when driverless cars launch in London?

Perry Richardson

Apr 272 min read

Driverless Uber rollout sparks MP concern over worker consultation and potential for future job losses

Driverless Uber rollout sparks MP concern over worker consultation and potential for future job losses

Driverless Uber rollout sparks MP concern over worker consultation and potential for future job losses

Perry Richardson

Apr 262 min read

SELF-DRIVING DISCLOSURE: Lawyers call for legal reform to access driverless vehicle data in injury claims

SELF-DRIVING DISCLOSURE: Lawyers call for legal reform to access driverless vehicle data in injury claims

SELF-DRIVING DISCLOSURE: Lawyers call for legal reform to access driverless vehicle data in injury claims

Perry Richardson

Apr 112 min read

TfL insists autonomous vehicle rules must protect blind and partially sighted passengers

TfL insists autonomous vehicle rules must protect blind and partially sighted passengers

TfL insists autonomous vehicle rules must protect blind and partially sighted passengers

Perry Richardson

Apr 93 min read

No autonomous vehicles currently meet TfL taxi and private hire licensing standards, says TfL Commissioner

No autonomous vehicles currently meet TfL taxi and private hire licensing standards, says TfL Commissioner

No autonomous vehicles currently meet TfL taxi and private hire licensing standards, says TfL Commissioner

Perry Richardson

Apr 74 min read

London taxi trade faces ‘EXISTENTIAL THREAT’ amid autonomous vehicle policy concerns, warns Assembly Member

London taxi trade faces ‘EXISTENTIAL THREAT’ amid autonomous vehicle policy concerns, warns Assembly Member

London taxi trade faces ‘EXISTENTIAL THREAT’ amid autonomous vehicle policy concerns, warns Assembly Member

Perry Richardson

Apr 43 min read

Private hire representatives declare “STATE OF EMERGENCY” as Waymo driverless pilot gets set for London launch

Private hire representatives declare “STATE OF EMERGENCY” as Waymo driverless pilot gets set for London launch

Private hire representatives declare “STATE OF EMERGENCY” as Waymo driverless pilot gets set for London launch

Perry Richardson

Mar 252 min read

Wayve, Uber and Nissan sign deal to pilot robotaxi service in Tokyo using autonomous LEAF

Wayve, Uber and Nissan sign deal to pilot robotaxi service in Tokyo using autonomous LEAF

Wayve, Uber and Nissan sign deal to pilot robotaxi service in Tokyo using autonomous LEAF

Perry Richardson

Mar 123 min read

Zoox robo-taxis to launch on Uber platform in Las Vegas this summer

Zoox robo-taxis to launch on Uber platform in Las Vegas this summer

Zoox robo-taxis to launch on Uber platform in Las Vegas this summer

Perry Richardson

Mar 112 min read

Government weighs-up publication of autonomous vehicle ‘near miss’ incident data ahead of commercial rollout

Government weighs-up publication of autonomous vehicle ‘near miss’ incident data ahead of commercial rollout

Government weighs-up publication of autonomous vehicle ‘near miss’ incident data ahead of commercial rollout

Perry Richardson

Feb 272 min read

Government expects autonomous taxis to complement, not replace, human drivers in London, says Lord Hendy

Government expects autonomous taxis to complement, not replace, human drivers in London, says Lord Hendy

Government expects autonomous taxis to complement, not replace, human drivers in London, says Lord Hendy

Perry Richardson

Feb 213 min read

Government to assess autonomous ride-hailing services ahead of spring 2026 launch

Government to assess autonomous ride-hailing services ahead of spring 2026 launch

Government to assess autonomous ride-hailing services ahead of spring 2026 launch

Perry Richardson

Feb 202 min read

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