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Uber invests $300m in Lucid to launch new robotaxi fleet

Uber invests $300m in Lucid to launch new robotaxi fleet

Uber invests $300m in Lucid to launch new robotaxi fleet

Perry Richardson

Sep 6, 20251 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

Acorn Insurance unveils new brand identity focused on UK taxi drivers

Perry Richardson

Sep 5, 20251 min read

New Cabbidder app aims to cut dead mileage and increase driver earnings

New Cabbidder app aims to cut dead mileage and increase driver earnings

New Cabbidder app aims to cut dead mileage and increase driver earnings

Perry Richardson

Aug 29, 20252 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

Glasgow Taxis introduce instant QR code passenger feedback system

Glasgow Taxis introduce instant QR code passenger feedback system

Glasgow Taxis introduce instant QR code passenger feedback system

Perry Richardson

Aug 14, 20252 min read

KEEP TO CORE VALUES: Sherbet boss says black taxis need a rebrand to connect with under-35s, but not in the obvious way

KEEP TO CORE VALUES: Sherbet boss says black taxis need a rebrand to connect with under-35s, but not in the obvious way

KEEP TO CORE VALUES: Sherbet boss says black taxis need a rebrand to connect with under-35s, but not in the obvious way

Perry Richardson

Aug 12, 20253 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

GRAPE BRITISH RAILWAY: Uber launches vineyard rail experience this summer

GRAPE BRITISH RAILWAY: Uber launches vineyard rail experience this summer

GRAPE BRITISH RAILWAY: Uber launches vineyard rail experience this summer

Perry Richardson

Aug 6, 20252 min read

Lyft and Baidu announce major partnership to bring autonomous ride-hail service to the UK and Germany by 2026

Lyft and Baidu announce major partnership to bring autonomous ride-hail service to the UK and Germany by 2026

Lyft and Baidu announce major partnership to bring autonomous ride-hail service to the UK and Germany by 2026

Perry Richardson

Aug 5, 20251 min read

POLE POSITION: London taxis take the podium at Silverstone British F1 Grand Prix

POLE POSITION: London taxis take the podium at Silverstone British F1 Grand Prix

POLE POSITION: London taxis take the podium at Silverstone British F1 Grand Prix

Perry Richardson

Aug 4, 20252 min read

ACs Taxis strengthens and streamlines DVSA compliance with AssetGo

ACs Taxis strengthens and streamlines DVSA compliance with AssetGo

ACs Taxis strengthens and streamlines DVSA compliance with AssetGo

Perry Richardson

Aug 1, 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

Curb and TikTok team up to deliver creator content across US taxi network

Curb and TikTok team up to deliver creator content across US taxi network

Curb and TikTok team up to deliver creator content across US taxi network

Perry Richardson

Jul 30, 20252 min read

KPM Automotive to shut down after 50 years in taxi trade citing regulatory pressure and rising costs

KPM Automotive to shut down after 50 years in taxi trade citing regulatory pressure and rising costs

KPM Automotive to shut down after 50 years in taxi trade citing regulatory pressure and rising costs

Perry Richardson

Jul 28, 20252 min read

Brooklyn’s Taxi and CQC Ink form joint venture to launch all-in-one service hub for rideshare drivers

Brooklyn’s Taxi and CQC Ink form joint venture to launch all-in-one service hub for rideshare drivers

Brooklyn’s Taxi and CQC Ink form joint venture to launch all-in-one service hub for rideshare drivers

Perry Richardson

Jul 26, 20251 min read

Uber set to introduce women-only rides in US: Will it arrive in the UK and could it boost female driver numbers?

Uber set to introduce women-only rides in US: Will it arrive in the UK and could it boost female driver numbers?

Uber set to introduce women-only rides in US: Will it arrive in the UK and could it boost female driver numbers?

Perry Richardson

Jul 26, 20252 min read

Plug-in Taxi Grant turning circle criteria comes under fire for limiting UK-wide zero-emission taxi rollout

Plug-in Taxi Grant turning circle criteria comes under fire for limiting UK-wide zero-emission taxi rollout

Plug-in Taxi Grant turning circle criteria comes under fire for limiting UK-wide zero-emission taxi rollout

Perry Richardson

Jul 24, 20252 min read

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

Perry Richardson

Jul 24, 20252 min read

Uber granted operating licence in Tunbridge Wells as recent expansion continues

Uber granted operating licence in Tunbridge Wells as recent expansion continues

Uber granted operating licence in Tunbridge Wells as recent expansion continues

Perry Richardson

Jul 23, 20252 min read

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