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Uber returns to court to fight ruling that defines drivers as employees October 30, 2018 Uber took its fight against a tribunal ruling that judged that drivers are employed by the ride-hailing app to the Court of Appeal today. The business relationship between Uber and drivers is “typical of the private hire industry", a court heard this morning, as the company attempts to overturn the 2016 employment tribunal finding. Uber, which claims its [...]
Bentley could halt production after ‘damaging’ no-deal Brexit October 30, 2018 A no-deal Brexit could be “quite damaging” for Bentley’s annual profit, and may force it to close stop production for a few days, the company’s chief executive said today. Adrian Hallmark said his firm is already stockpiling parts and switching some imports from the port of Dover to Immingham. The carmaker could consider more contingencies [...]
London mayor Sadiq Khan’s green war on diesel cars finally hits home October 30, 2018 Sad news in my household: Moonie is not long for this world. The time is fast approaching when I must put her out of her misery, despite the fact that she seems pretty robust regardless of her ageing years. Like Boxer in “Animal Farm,” I will soon load her up into her metaphorical horse box, send [...]
Tube delays: Commuters hit by severe delays on Central Line October 30, 2018 Severe delays have hit the Central Line this morning, causing havoc for commuters as they make their way into work. Transport for London (TfL) blamed a faulty train at Mile End, telling passengers to use alternative routes where possible. https://twitter.com/centralline/status/1057207207199207425 Tickets are being accepted on London buses and Greater Anglia services and on TfL Rail [...]
Volkswagen profits hurt by ‘painful’ new anti-pollution rules and China downturn October 30, 2018 Volkswagen profits dropped by 18.6 per cent in the third quarter as the German car manufacturer struggled with new emissions testing rules and slower vehicle sales. The figures The German carmaker's underlying profit for the third quarter was €3.5bn (£3.1bn), down from €4.3bn in the same period in 2017. Vehicle sales also dropped 3.6 per [...]
Ride-hailing app Mytaxi to pilot e-scooters in European cities October 29, 2018 Ride-hailing app Mytaxi is to join the swathes of European and US startups jostling for a slice of the electronic scooter market, with a pilot to be launched in European cities later this year. The branding of the scheme and the location of the first pilot have not been disclosed, however the firm said it will [...]
Ryanair investor calls for new chair at budget airline following strikes October 28, 2018 Ryanair shareholder the Local Authority Pension Fund Forum’s (LAPFF) today called for the replacement of the budget airline’s chair David Bonderman and for a succession plan for its boss Michael O’Leary. LAPFF, which owns approximately one per cent of Ryanair’s shares, said it plans to file resolutions at Ryanair’s annual meeting (AGM) next year to [...]
Tesla denies it is facing a deeper criminal probe into Model 3 production after reports suggest FBI had expanded investigation October 27, 2018 Tesla has denied claims it is facing a deeper criminal probe regarding the production guidance for its new Model 3 sedans. The electric car-maker responded to claims made in the Wall Street Journal on Friday, which said that Federal Bureau of Investigation agents were investigating the company. The report claims that the FBI are looking to [...]
TfL criticised after thousands of passengers faint on busy Tube lines October 26, 2018 Transport for London (TfL) came under criticism today as data reveals that more than 3,500 people have fainted or felt faint on the Tube network since 2016. The highest number of incidents occurred during the morning rush hour between 8am and 9am, with 825 reported incidents. Kings Cross St. Pancras, London’s busiest Tube station, reported the [...]
Sadiq Khan urged to ‘get a grip’ on London transport as government bails out Crossrail with £350m loan October 26, 2018 London mayor Sadiq Khan has been urged to “get a grip” of transport in the city after the government bailed out the delayed Crossrail project with a £350m loan today. Transport for London (TfL) said the money was needed to continue construction work on the delayed Elizabeth Line. In July, rail minister Jo Johnson announced [...]