Hola, Ola: Meet the latest app to fight for Uber’s London crown February 10, 2020 Transport for London’s (TfL) decision not to renew Uber’s operating licence late last year split commuters down the middle, but the controversial ride-hailing app’s rivals have seized the opportunity to stake their claim to the capital. Uber’s effective ban came over concerns it had not done enough to protect Londoners after TfL identified a “pattern [...]
How e-scooters, self-driving cars, and flying taxis will shape the future of your commute February 10, 2020 An air of tranquility hangs about Stratford’s electric scooter riders. Their bodies are still, poised, as they glide by on this crisp February morning. I try to copy them and end up skidding along, struggling to figure out how to position my feet — but after a couple of wobbles I’m gliding too. As I [...]
UK insolvencies spike as construction firms struggle February 10, 2020 The number of UK firms falling into administration jumped last year, driven by companies in the building and construction industry. In total, 1,403 firms entered administration last year compared to 1,341 in 2018 – a rise of just under five per cent. Building and construction firms were the hardest hit by challenging trading conditions last [...]
Addison Lee to bring former CEO Liam Griffin back into top job February 9, 2020 The new owners of minicab firm Addison Lee are set to bring former chief executive Liam Griffin back into the top job as a part of a range of measures to try and save the struggling company. Addison Lee was rescued by a group of eight banks last month, who vowed to inject £45m investment [...]
Storm Ciara: Travel chaos and ‘danger to life’ warning as gales batter the UK February 9, 2020 Severe gales and heavy rain are battering the UK as Storm Ciara sweeps across the country, with dozens of flights cancelled and rail companies warning passengers not to travel. The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for rain across the entire country for Sunday, and 150 flood warnings are also in place. An additional [...]
Train passengers missing millions in compensation, says transport watchdog February 7, 2020 There is millions of pounds in Delay Repay compensation unclaimed according to a survey by Transport Focus. The rail watchdog claims just 31 per cent of passengers say they are alerted by train operators that they are entitled to compensation when delayed. Transport Focus surveyed 2,000 customers to see how many were made aware of [...]
Jaguar Land Rover to reduce production at two British factories February 7, 2020 Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is set to reduce or stop production on specific days at two of its British factories in the coming weeks. The British carmaker is looking to cut costs due to falling demand. JLR saw a 2.3 per cent fall in retail sales in the three months to the end of December. [...]
London Southend Airport named UK’s fastest growing airport in 2019 February 7, 2020 London Southend Airport has been named as the UK’s fastest-growing commercial airport for 2019, according to new data from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The aviation watchdog’s data has revealed that the number of passengers choosing to use the airport grew by 37.5 per cent last year. London Southend’s Airport saw a new record high [...]
Boeing shares leap on reports the 737 Max could fly again within weeks February 6, 2020 Boeing shares surged more than three percent this afternoon on reports the troubled 737 Max passenger aircraft could fly again within weeks. US Federal Aviation Administrator Steve Dickson said on Thursday international air safety regulators were likely to agree on the design fixes needed to return the Boeing 737 Max aircraft to service. “On the [...]
Malaysian PM says payments in high-value deals not bribes following Air Asia allegations February 6, 2020 The Prime Minister of Malaysia Mahathir Mohamad said today that payments to offset high-value orders could not be considered bribes. Mahathir was responding to questions from reporters on a controversial sponsorship deal the owners of Air Asia struck with plane maker Airbus. The UK’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) said last week as it concluded a [...]