London Euston reopens after bank holiday disruption – but will close again this weekend August 28, 2018 London Euston station will close again this weekend after its closure over the bank holiday weekend caused disruption for passengers up and down the country. The station will remain closed until this Sunday. It has been closed on certain weekends in August while rail workers carry out repairs on the North Wembley junction, one of the [...]
Toyota invests $500m in Uber to propel self-driving cars into reality August 28, 2018 Japanese motoring giant Toyota has renewed its dedication to creating a self-driving car network on our streets, to the tune of a $500m (£387.6m) investment in ride-hailing firm Uber. The company said late last night it will expand its partnership with Uber in an effort to bring to market "autonomous ride-sharing as a mobility service at scale", at a time [...]
Deliveroo launches online training scheme and scholarship for drivers August 28, 2018 Deliveroo drivers are to be given access to hundreds of online courses free of charge and the chance to obtain a new university degree as the company unveils its new diversity scheme. Deliveroo has partnered with vocational training provider Open Classrooms to provide its workers with the courses, which it says suits the flexible hours its [...]
Thames river bus buoyed by rising tide of London commuters August 27, 2018 Commuting by boat in London hits a major milestone this week with the capital’s river bus service set to carry its 40 millionth passenger. The landmark figure comes at the end of a bumper summer for MBNA Thames Clippers, in which a combination of hot weather and growing waterside property development has increased passenger numbers [...]
TfL welcomes Uber’s embrace of bikes over cars for future strategy August 27, 2018 Transport for London (TfL) has welcomed Uber's announcement that it will shift its focus from cars to electric bikes and scooters, saying it wants to encourage growth in a vital market for the capital. Electric bikes and scooters have become a boom market in London, with the city seeing a number of companies including Ofo and [...]
Tesla shares drop after Elon Musk changes tack over plans to go private August 27, 2018 Tesla shares have dropped nearly three per cent as investors get to grips with Musk's U-turn over plans to take the company private. Tesla's shares were valued at $314.77 (£244) each, while in Germany they saw a more dramatic five per cent drop. Earlier this month Tesla's chief executive Elon Musk spooked investors when he [...]
Chinese ride-hailing firm Didi Chuxing suspends its carpooling service after a passenger was killed August 26, 2018 Chinese ride-hailing firm Didi Chuxing has suspended its Uber Pool-esque service Hitch nationwide, after a woman was raped and killed by a driver in Wenzhou. The company said in a statement that the suspension was the result of "disappointing mistakes", while it takes time to reevaluate Hitch's business model. A 20-year old woman only identified by [...]
Travellers face challenging journeys as bank holiday repairs close Euston and reduce underground services August 25, 2018 Travellers trying to navigate around the capital this bank holiday weekend face extra challenges with repairs shutting major hub Euston and also causing disruption on the underground network. Euston is the southern terminus of the West Coast Main Line which connects London to Liverpool, Manchester, Edinburgh and Glasgow as well as being the main station [...]
Ryanair will charge you for 10kg hand luggage from November August 24, 2018 Ryanair passengers will have to make do with one item of carry-on baggage from November – unless they want to pay. The reason behind the move is "to eliminate boarding/flight delays", according to the budget airline. Nevertheless, passengers will have to pay £6 to add a 10kg cabin bag to their carry-on, with tickets otherwise [...]
‘Disastrous customer service’: Luton Airport ranked worst in the UK August 24, 2018 Luton Airport is the worst UK airport for passenger satisfaction, according to an annual study produced by consumer group Which? With a customer score of 35 per cent and a one star rating for its baggage drop queues and seating, the London airport was slammed by Which? for having a "disastrous customer service", as it finished bottom [...]