Mix it up: London must follow New York and become a true 24-hour city January 13, 2015 If you want to predict London's next cocktail trend, just look over the pond and see what’s going on in New York. Our bars may be their equal, but the bartenders of the Meatpacking district, Chelsea, the Villages and increasingly Brooklyn have a huge influence on how your next drink will be mixed. From the [...]
London cabbies demand government clampdown on Uber’s tax arrangements January 13, 2015 Over 20,000 taxi and minicab drivers are demanding the government clamp down on American taxi app service Uber in what may be the first major conflict between cabbies and Uber in London this year. The drivers, many of whom are represented by the Licensed Private Hire Car (LPHCA), say they want to put an end [...]
Hailo taxi app appoints Andrew Pinnington its third chief executive in three months January 13, 2015 Taxi app company Hailo has appointed its third chief executive in as many months. Andrew Pinnington, former head of operating officer at Carphone Warehouse, will be heading the British taxi hailing company, according to FT's Sally Davies. The Hailo app matches taxi drivers to passengers and has been on the London scene since 2011. Hailo [...]
Uber slashes prices in 48 US cities and guarantees drivers greater pay January 9, 2015 Taxi app company Uber has announced plans to cut prices in 48 cities. Despite Uber's massive growth, it is still facing intense competition from rivals such as Lyft and Sidecar. This is all good news for taxi riders who will benefit from Uber's sharp price cuts. However, it's not just Uber customers who will gain financially [...]
China crisis for Uber as taxi app is facing crackdown in Beijing January 8, 2015 Controversial cab app Uber is facing a ban in Beijing, with officials in the Chinese capital saying that internet hailing apps violate rules against illegal taxis. The San Francisco-based company has faced numerous regulatory difficulties over the past few months. Use of the app is no longer permitted in New Delhi after one of its [...]
Uber has five out of six bases in New York City suspended after failing to hand over trip records January 7, 2015 New York City has suspended the majority of Uber bases after the taxi app company refused to hand over transport records. The Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) demanded that Uber give up electronic records of "the date of trip, time of trip, pick up location, and license numbers". Five out of six Uber bases were [...]
Uber London driver suspended after gay couple say they were thrown out of cab for “kissing and cuddling” January 5, 2015 An Uber driver in London has been suspended after a gay couple claimed they were kicked out of the cab for kissing and cuddling. The passengers, Corey Watts and Jordan Sloat, complained to Uber after they had been asked to get out a few minutes into their journey on New Year’s Day. When the couple [...]
How to get the cheapest possible Uber fare and avoid surge pricing on New Year’s Eve, by Travis Kalanick December 31, 2014 New Year's Eve means only one thing: it's going to be impossible to get a taxi. Never fear, though: 2014 was the year Uber went from small fry to mainstream, meaning London's streets will have more cabs than ever, all eager to whisk you to your next party. The only problem is, because Uber operates [...]
Uber suspends UberPop taxi app service in Spain after court injunction December 31, 2014 Taxi app company Uber has suspended its UberPop service in Spain after a court ruling banning the ride-sharing app was confirmed. UberPop is a ridesharing service and platform connecting private car owners with passengers who also have the option to split the fare. UberPop mirrors UberX in the US. Uber has been operating in Spain [...]
Uber back in business in Delhi, faces strict new rules December 30, 2014 Uber is back in business in Delhi, but must play by new rules: regulations that mean the company will be treated much like a common or garden radio taxi firm. The taxi app firm was banned from operating in Delhi on 8 December after a woman said she was raped by an Uber-registered driver. [...]