Addison Lee acquires Tandem Technologies to fuel New York launch September 13, 2017 Addison Lee has acquired a New York-based taxi platform in the latest US expansion plans for the minicab firm beyond its home turf of London. The deal to buy black car service Tandem Technologies from transport operator Transdev will see the launch of the Addison Lee brand in the states for the first time, as [...]
The battle over Southwark station September 13, 2017 From Baker Street to Westminster, King’s Cross to Wood Green, London’s stations are unique and steeped in history – over 70 London underground stations are listed, and a further 50 lie within conservation areas. Central to communities, they provide valuable transport links – developing over them makes sense as it enables sustainable, high density development, [...]
Taxify boss criticises Transport for London after botched launch of ride-hailing Uber alternative September 9, 2017 The chief executive of ride-hailing app Taxify has criticised “hostile” London transport authorities who forced his firm to stop operating less than a week after it launched in the capital. Markus Villig, Taxify founder and chief executive, said he had been “surprised” by the “most hostile regulatory body we have ever encountered”, accusing Transport for [...]
Transport for London is “urgently” investigating Taxify, the city’s newest ride-hailing startup and rival to Uber | City A.M. September 7, 2017 London’s transport authority is “urgently” investigating Taxify, a ride-hailing startup which launched in the capital this week to take on Uber. “Taxify is not a London licenced private hire operator. We are urgently investigating the nature and extent of its activities and will take action where appropriate,” a Transport for London spokesperson told City A.M.. [...]
Focus On Streatham: Where house price growth is nearly 9 per cent year-on-year, twice the London average September 4, 2017 If you have an SW postcode, think of yourself as one of the lucky ones. The average home in south west London now costs over £1m and it’s long been home to some of the most expensive streets in the country. But there is a way to live in an SW postcode without being a [...]
Addison Lee’s licence to operate renewed for only six months as Transport for London considers fees after rise in Ubers | City A.M. August 25, 2017 Addison Lee’s licence has been extended for just six months as Transport for London considers increasing the cost of operating in the capital for mincab firms. London’s transport regulator is mulling an increase of costs for private hire vehicles with the rising number on the road and the increasing resources needed to regulate them since [...]
Transport for London (TfL) sets wheels in motion for new trading arm Transport for London Consulting set to bring in tens of millions August 21, 2017 Transport for London (TfL) has set the wheels in motion to establish a consultancy providing its expertise to operators around the world. London mayor Sadiq Khan has confirmed TfL is in the process of setting up a trading arm, Transport for London Consulting, after establishing there was “significant scope” for the transport body to pursue [...]
Crossrail funding contributions from developers forecast to hit £600m target for a year ahead of schedule August 18, 2017 The funding target for contributions from developers for the £14.8bn Crossrail project will be reached a year ahead of schedule, according to the latest forecast from Transport for London (TfL). As part of the funding arrangement with government, TfL is to raise £600m towards Crossrail through a combination of the mayoral community infrastructure levy (MCIL) [...]
Bendy buses could return to London as Transport Committee says they boost capacity and speed up journey times August 17, 2017 London mayor Sadiq Khan has been urged to consider bringing back the “bendy buses” by London Assembly’s Transport Committee. In a new report assessing how to improve bus usage in the capital out today, the committee said the reintroduction of the buses could cut journey times and provide better disabled access if they were rolled [...]
Costs on Gospel Oak to Barking upgrade climb to £172m after delays send original schedule off track August 14, 2017 The cost of the London Overground Gospel Oak to Barking electrification project has climbed to £171.9m, after delays due to incorrect design and late delivery of materials. In papers for a meeting of Transport for London’s (TfL) programmes and investment committee at the end of June, the transport body warned the final cost for the [...]