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Gett introduces private hire option as Freenow by Lyft integration moves closer

Gett introduces private hire option as Freenow by Lyft integration moves closer

Gett introduces private hire option as Freenow by Lyft integration moves closer

Perry Richardson

5 days ago2 min read

Cabbies say Freenow’s increased commission piles fresh pressure on drivers already battling soaring costs and tax limits

Cabbies say Freenow’s increased commission piles fresh pressure on drivers already battling soaring costs and tax limits

Cabbies say Freenow’s increased commission piles fresh pressure on drivers already battling soaring costs and tax limits

Perry Richardson

Aug 143 min read

London taxi drivers face 20% Freenow by Lyft commission charge from September as platform announces pricing increase

London taxi drivers face 20% Freenow by Lyft commission charge from September as platform announces pricing increase

London taxi drivers face 20% Freenow by Lyft commission charge from September as platform announces pricing increase

Perry Richardson

Aug 112 min read

Lyft snaps up two Irish taxi giants in major expansion across Dublin and Limerick

Lyft snaps up two Irish taxi giants in major expansion across Dublin and Limerick

Lyft snaps up two Irish taxi giants in major expansion across Dublin and Limerick

Perry Richardson

Jul 312 min read

Freenow by Lyft and Baidu begin London testing of Apollo Go autonomous vehicles ahead of 2027 public launch

Freenow by Lyft and Baidu begin London testing of Apollo Go autonomous vehicles ahead of 2027 public launch

Freenow by Lyft and Baidu begin London testing of Apollo Go autonomous vehicles ahead of 2027 public launch

Perry Richardson

Jul 283 min read

Freenow by Lyft improves Heathrow airport pickup payments with higher cancellation support and new waiting fee for drivers

Freenow by Lyft improves Heathrow airport pickup payments with higher cancellation support and new waiting fee for drivers

Freenow by Lyft improves Heathrow airport pickup payments with higher cancellation support and new waiting fee for drivers

Perry Richardson

Jul 161 min read

The hidden challenge facing autonomous vehicles in London: We ask Lyft’s Jeremy Bird where will they charge, clean and park?

The hidden challenge facing autonomous vehicles in London: We ask Lyft’s Jeremy Bird where will they charge, clean and park?

The hidden challenge facing autonomous vehicles in London: We ask Lyft’s Jeremy Bird where will they charge, clean and park?

Perry Richardson

Jul 33 min read

LETTER TO THE TOP: Black cab leaders seek ministerial meeting as concerns grow over taxi trade decline after TfL say no to immediate support

LETTER TO THE TOP: Black cab leaders seek ministerial meeting as concerns grow over taxi trade decline after TfL say no to immediate support

LETTER TO THE TOP: Black cab leaders seek ministerial meeting as concerns grow over taxi trade decline after TfL say no to immediate support

Perry Richardson

Jun 113 min read

From New York to London: Lyft’s ambitious plan to connect riders, taxis and chauffeurs through a single global app in next 12 months

From New York to London: Lyft’s ambitious plan to connect riders, taxis and chauffeurs through a single global app in next 12 months

From New York to London: Lyft’s ambitious plan to connect riders, taxis and chauffeurs through a single global app in next 12 months

Perry Richardson

Jun 92 min read

“FUNDING WAS NEEDED NOW!”: Taxi industry sounds alarm as TfL rules out grants and loans for new black cabs

“FUNDING WAS NEEDED NOW!”: Taxi industry sounds alarm as TfL rules out grants and loans for new black cabs

“FUNDING WAS NEEDED NOW!”: Taxi industry sounds alarm as TfL rules out grants and loans for new black cabs

Perry Richardson

Jun 33 min read

DON’T OVERLOOK BLACK CAB DECLINE: Freenow backs taxi reform bill but warns licensed taxi trade is shrinking

DON’T OVERLOOK BLACK CAB DECLINE: Freenow backs taxi reform bill but warns licensed taxi trade is shrinking

DON’T OVERLOOK BLACK CAB DECLINE: Freenow backs taxi reform bill but warns licensed taxi trade is shrinking

Perry Richardson

May 142 min read

Wallbox and Freenow by Lyft partner to support taxi electrification across Europe

Wallbox and Freenow by Lyft partner to support taxi electrification across Europe

Wallbox and Freenow by Lyft partner to support taxi electrification across Europe

Perry Richardson

May 132 min read

Lyft confirms ‘no immediate changes’ for Gett drivers and users as landmark taxi trade acquisition plans take shape

Lyft confirms ‘no immediate changes’ for Gett drivers and users as landmark taxi trade acquisition plans take shape

Lyft confirms ‘no immediate changes’ for Gett drivers and users as landmark taxi trade acquisition plans take shape

Perry Richardson

Apr 242 min read

TAKE A TAXI: Freenow by Lyft urges Londoners to plan ahead as Tube strikes drive demand for black cabs

TAKE A TAXI: Freenow by Lyft urges Londoners to plan ahead as Tube strikes drive demand for black cabs

TAKE A TAXI: Freenow by Lyft urges Londoners to plan ahead as Tube strikes drive demand for black cabs

Perry Richardson

Apr 222 min read

FREENOW Q&A: TfL Taxi Action Plan needs to deliver stronger financial support

FREENOW Q&A: TfL Taxi Action Plan needs to deliver stronger financial support

FREENOW Q&A: TfL Taxi Action Plan needs to deliver stronger financial support

Perry Richardson

Apr 103 min read

Freenow by Lyft and Onsi expand partnership to support London taxi drivers with fuel savings

Freenow by Lyft and Onsi expand partnership to support London taxi drivers with fuel savings

Freenow by Lyft and Onsi expand partnership to support London taxi drivers with fuel savings

Perry Richardson

Apr 22 min read

Taxi industry voices urge fresh financial backing as London taxi numbers KEEP FALLING a year after Mayor’s Action Plan released

Taxi industry voices urge fresh financial backing as London taxi numbers KEEP FALLING a year after Mayor’s Action Plan released

Taxi industry voices urge fresh financial backing as London taxi numbers KEEP FALLING a year after Mayor’s Action Plan released

Perry Richardson

Mar 203 min read

Free coffee and boosted tips as Freenow backs black cab drivers on International Taxi Driver’s Day

Free coffee and boosted tips as Freenow backs black cab drivers on International Taxi Driver’s Day

Free coffee and boosted tips as Freenow backs black cab drivers on International Taxi Driver’s Day

Perry Richardson

Mar 192 min read

Freenow by Lyft launches £500 bonus to attract more female black cab taxi drivers in London

Freenow by Lyft launches £500 bonus to attract more female black cab taxi drivers in London

Freenow by Lyft launches £500 bonus to attract more female black cab taxi drivers in London

Perry Richardson

Mar 62 min read

TfL urged to introduce fresh targeted grants as £70,000 electric taxi costs threaten WAV fleet numbers

TfL urged to introduce fresh targeted grants as £70,000 electric taxi costs threaten WAV fleet numbers

TfL urged to introduce fresh targeted grants as £70,000 electric taxi costs threaten WAV fleet numbers

Perry Richardson

Feb 203 min read

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