Uber rivals sharpen their knives after ride-hailing app loses London licence November 25, 2019 Uber’s biggest London competitor has accused the company of having a “toxic corporate culture” and for being a habitual regulation dodger in the wake of the app losing its London operating licence. The announcement to ban the app came this morning in a sensational decision, which saw TfL find that Uber was “not fit and [...]
Man hit by Tube at Oxford Circus suffered ‘extensive’ injuries November 25, 2019 A commuter who fell in front of a Tube train at Oxford Circus last week suffered “extensive” injuries and is still in intensive care but is no longer on life support, his family have said. The 25-year-old man suffered a medical episode and fell in front of an incoming train at 5.30pm on Wednesday, British [...]
TfL ‘actively considering’ banning Uber from London November 25, 2019 Uber could be on the verge of a complete ban in the capital, with rumours swirling that Transport for London (TfL) may not renew its licence today. Uber’s operating licence runs out on Tuesday at midnight, after TfL only granted the ride-hailing app a two-month probationary extension in September. Read more: Uber ‘under pressure’ to [...]
Eddie Stobart given breathing space by creditors ahead of takeover vote November 24, 2019 Struggling haulier Eddie Stobart has been given more than a year’s extra time to get its finances in order by its creditors as it prepares to put a takeover deal to its shareholders. Allied Irish Bank, Bank of Ireland, BNP Paribas, and KBC – who are owed £200m between them – will postpone loan repayments [...]
British Airways reaches agreement with pilots’ union to end pay dispute November 23, 2019 British Airways has reached a preliminary agreement with it pilots’ union Balpa to end the pay dispute that saw the first pilot walkout in the airline’s history. The two parties came to an agreement after holding talks under the auspices of the ACAS arbitration service, the union said on Friday. Read more: British Airways’ owner [...]
Uber ‘under pressure to collect driver biometrics’ to secure London licence November 22, 2019 Uber could be forced into providing the biometric data of its drivers in order to continue operating in London, according to a report. The ride-hailing firm’s licence expires on Monday after it was awarded a short temporary permit to continue operating back in September. Read more: Uber awaits fate with London licence set to expire [...]
Victoria Line strike suspended as union begins fresh talks with London Underground November 22, 2019 A planned strike on the Victoria Line by tube drivers scheduled for next week has been suspended. The drivers were due to walkout next week on 27 and 28 November over a dispute involving “broken promises”. Read more: Talks continue between RMT and South Western Railway over December strikes But the tube union RMT has [...]
Uber awaits fate with London licence set to expire in just days November 22, 2019 Uber will find out at the start of next week if Transport for London (TfL) will grant it a new licence to operate in the capital. The ride-hailing company’s current licence is set to expire on Tuesday after TfL granted it a two-month permit in September following the expiration of probationary licence. Read more: Uber launches [...]
Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveils his Cybertruck, but it’s already the butt of jokes November 22, 2019 Tesla has lifted the curtain on its “Cybertruck” pickup vehicle, but Elon Musk was left red-faced when the truck’s windows were smashed during a demo meant to prove their toughness. The billionaire could be heard swearing on stage before telling his audience there was “room for improvement”. Read more: Brexit has cost Britain a Gigafactory, [...]
Conservatives pledge temporary Hammersmith Bridge November 21, 2019 A temporary bridge will be built alongside the closed Hammersmith Bridge if the Conservatives are re-elected. Transport minister George Freeman announced this afternoon on Twitter that the proposal had gained his support, after lobbying from Richmond Park MP Zac Goldsmith. Read more: Hammersmith Bridge won’t be able to cope with electric double decker buses The [...]