Boris Johnson on Uber: London mayor thinks Uber app is breaking the law October 5, 2015 Boris Johnson has said he believes the Uber app is "systematically" breaking the law, weighing in on the fight between Uber, Transport for London (TfL) and black cab drivers and laying out his position for the first time in detail. The Mayor of London insisted proposed new rules are not about blocking the app, but [...]
Silvertown Tunnel consultation could pave the way to tackle the multi-million-pound issues at Blackwall and help to drive east London forward October 5, 2015 You only have to look outside your office window to recognise that London is growing at a phenomenal rate. New developments are springing up, and the capital’s population is expected to rise from 8.6 million to 10 million by 2030. Of this new population, 600,000 people are expected to live in east London alone. [...]
Uber and Transport for London head for high court in taximeter legal battle October 5, 2015 Uber and Transport for London face another showdown when they pull up at the high court this week, to settle a long-running dispute over whether the smartphone app breaks the law. TfL last week revealed proposals for fresh laws which would curb Uber in London. Now, the UK courts will decide on the legality of [...]
DLR strike: RMT to vote on action over working practices October 5, 2015 DLR workers could go on strike after the RMT union said it will ballot around 700 members over working practices. The union claims that Keolis Amey Docklands (KAD) which operates the line is "bulldozing" new conditions, however, the company said it was "unnecessary". “Our members on DLR are furious at the way that Keolis Amey [...]
Signal failures at Barbican and Tufnell Park causing delays on Northern, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan Lines October 5, 2015 Commuters across London are facing travel woes already this morning, with a signal failure at Barbican causing delays on the Circle, Metropolitan and Hammersmith & City Line. Severe delays have been reported on all three lines between Baker Street and Aldgate as Transport for London deals with the issue. There are minor delays [...]
Uber’s fightback: Petition against Transport for London’s private hire vehicle proposals passes 125k October 2, 2015 Uber's fightback against draconian new laws that would limit the use of taxi ordering apps in the capital has attracted more than 125,000 supporters in the days since the campaign was launched. Thousands of people have signed a petition of support set up by Uber late on Tuesday evening, responding to TfL's proposals to impose [...]
Crossrail 2: It’s not just your commute that will improve with the Hertfordshire to Surrey transport link October 1, 2015 As anyone who travels through Clapham Junction or Waterloo today will already know, much of the rail network is already operating at the limits of its capacity. Huge improvements are planned and being made – the modernisation of the Tube and the building of Crossrail for example. But they will only ease the crowding [...]
Travel disruption around Parliament Square as legal year is opened at Westminster Abbey October 1, 2015 Those driving towards Parliament Square are likely to face traffic today, and for once the disruption is not because of a protest. Millbank has been closed off in both directions because of a ceremony celebrating the official opening of the legal year at Westminster Abbey. Legal leaders from across the UK have joined the Bar [...]
Victoria Station reopened after fire alert, which affected Circle, District and Victoria Tube lines October 1, 2015 Victoria Station has been reopened after a fire alert at the start of rush hour this morning. The station was evacuated after a fire alarm went off at around 7:15am and the Circle, District and Victoria Lines did not stop at the station for well over half an hour. People were also unable [...]
Uber protest: London’s Black Cab drivers must adapt to changing market forces – The City View September 30, 2015 It takes a lot of time and money to become a Black Cab driver. The Knowledge has been described as one of the hardest tests to pass in the world. It takes years to complete and at the end of it all the application and licensing process costs the thick end of £1,000. Then there’s [...]