Citymapper runs into Transport for London’s Uber innovation buffer in private hire licence application November 21, 2017 One of the UK’s top startups is the latest to have its ambitions thwarted by London’s transport regulator, which has been accused of dragging its heels when it comes to supporting innovative new companies in the wake of its row with Uber. Citymapper has been left waiting months for approval for a private hire operator [...]
Here are the six London routes Ford’s Chariot commuter shuttle is planning to start next year November 21, 2017 Earlier this month, Ford confirmed it was eyeing plans to take its Chariot commuter shuttle bus service to the capital, and today, the London routes it is plotting have been revealed. The car giant said it is planning six initial routes for the capital, which have now been published by Transport for London (TfL) in [...]
Forget the Night Tube: Night Overground services start in east London on 15 December between New Cross Gate and Dalston Junction November 20, 2017 We heard back in July that Night Tube services were coming to the Overground, and now we have an official date. Night Overground services kick off in east London on Friday 15 December, with 24-hour services operating on Friday and Saturday nights on the London Overground between New Cross Gate and Dalston Junction, extending to [...]
Roadblock for rise of electric taxis in London with slow progress on rapid charging point installation November 18, 2017 London’s mayor has said that targets to improve the city’s infrastructure for electric vehicles are likely to be missed, ahead of upcoming changes that will mean all new taxis in the capital have to be zero emissions capable. New licensing requirements come into force from 1 January 2018 to reduce emissions from the taxi fleet [...]
Focus On Forest Hill: Meet the up-and-coming part of south east London that’s been dubbed the “new nappy valley” November 16, 2017 Like a lot of south east London, Forest Hill likes to keep a low profile – lest anyone find out just how good it is. But as the affordability crisis forces more and more Londoners to search the nooks and crannies of the capital for decent housing, many of them have alighted upon this useful [...]
Crossrail latest: Elizabeth Line train rollout stalls on Liverpool Street to Shenfield route November 16, 2017 Progress on the rollout of the first Elizabeth Line trains has stalled, with Transport for London (TfL) pushing back a target to have 11 trains in passenger service by the autumn. The intention was to roll out 11 trains on the Liverpool Street to Shenfield route, currently operating as TfL Rail by September, but TfL [...]
London protest disruption: A student march is causing disruption in central London November 15, 2017 A student protest march is causing disruption in the centre of London today. The marchers are calling on the government to scrap tuition fees and make education free. The march is making its way to Parliament Square, via Montague Place, Russell Square, Southampton Row, High Holborn, Shaftesbury Avenue, Great Windmill Street, Haymarket, Pall Mall, Cockspur [...]
Area guide for property in Richmond November 15, 2017 In a list compiled by accountancy firm Grant Thornton last year of the most “vibrant” places in England to live and work, Richmond-upon-Thames was the only place in London to qualify for the list. With more green space than anywhere else in the capital – and its biggest, most deer-stuffed Royal Park – Richmond is [...]
Train delays in and out of London Liverpool Street due to signal failure: Greater Anglia; London Overground; Stansted Express; TfL services disrupted November 15, 2017 There are delays on services in and out of London Liverpool Street rail station this afternoon due to a signalling issue. A problem at Liverpool Street means that trains to and from the station are disrupted, National Rail said. Trains will be cancelled or delayed until 14:15. The disruption is affecting Greater Anglia, London Overground, [...]
Uber has lost its appeal on the employments rights of its drivers November 10, 2017 Uber has lost its appeal on the employments rights of its drivers, the GMB union has said. The company was appealing an employment tribunal ruling that Uber drivers are entitled to basic workers’ rights. The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) rejected Uber’s argument that it is merely an agent that connects drivers and passengers, and confirmed [...]