London’s got its first driverless cab, but everyone’s wondering if it’ll steal cabbies’ jobs and whether anyone actually fancies being chauffeured round by a glorified toaster. 42% say ‘no chance’, 29% say ‘go on then’, and the rest are waiting to see if it survives a roundabout at Elephant & Castle. Robotaxis start taking payingContinue reading “Robotaxi Britain: Pay The Fare, Trust The Toaster”
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As A Result Of High Court Ruling, Taxi Fares Could Rise By 20 Per Cent
Taxi fares across the United Kingdom could increase by 20 per cent after a High Court ruled that companies, rather than drivers, are responsible for contracts. The Times said that the ruling, which came following a legal battle with Uber, means that taxi companies could be responsible for charging VAT. Under existing rules, private hireContinue reading “As A Result Of High Court Ruling, Taxi Fares Could Rise By 20 Per Cent”
Commuters Are Furious As 24Hr Tube Strikes Cripple The Capital
London’s Tube strike sparked outrage across the capital, with commuters fighting at busy bus stops and accusing cab-hailing services like Uber of scamming the public by adding an extra £40 to the price of fares. The Underground will be crippled all day because of a walkout by thousands of employees, suspending services on all linesContinue reading “Commuters Are Furious As 24Hr Tube Strikes Cripple The Capital”
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