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Tuesday, 26 September 2017
Financial Times
- Uber hits back at TfL over revoking licenceLondon’s City Hall lays blame on Uber, saying it ‘pursued path of non-cooperation’
- Lyft looks towards London as Uber reels from banUK on shortlist for international expansion for rival ride-hailing company
- Over-passionate UberThose in the driving seat should be making considered decisions
The Guardian
- Will the end of Uber in London make women more or less safe?Many women feel that Uber provides the least risky transport option – especially at night. Yet safety was one of the reasons the company’s licence was withdrawn. So who is right?The decision by Transport for London (TfL) to revoke Uber’s licence was taken in part because of concerns over safety, which sounds sensible enough, although not to the 750,000 people (and counting) who have signed a petition to urge TfL to reconsider. The petition was created by Uber itself, which rather undermines the idea of a democratic process. In the past, it has been accused of exploiting its d...
- Uber apologises after London ban and admits 'we got things wrong'London mayor Sadiq Khan says he welcomes apology by CEO of ride-hailing app, which has been stripped of its licenceUber’s chief executive has apologised for the taxi app’s mistakes in London and promised to change as the company fights a decision by the city not to renew its licence. The firm is battling to keep operating in the capital after Transport for London decided not to renew its licence to operate. Uber’s London licence expires on 30 September, although it will continue to run taxis while it pursues a legal appeal process that could last a year. Continue reading...
The Herald
- Secret Government report reveals £3bn A9 upgrade will harm rail freight THE plan to make the A9 between Perth and Inverness dual carriageway will damage prospects for moving freight from road to rail, according to an expert study for the Scottish Government.
Reuters News
- Uber rival Lyft met London transport officials - documents showFRANKFURT/LONDON (Reuters) - Lyft, Uber’s closest U.S. rival in the taxi-hailing business, met repeatedly with officials from London's transport regulator over the past year, a sign it may be targeting the city for international expansion.
Mail Online
- Dyson set to unveil early stages of electric car Inventor Sir James Dyson is set to reveal plans to build electric cars in Britain today, it is understood.
- Uber cars will stay on London's roads for more than a year Taxi firm Uber is likely to remain on London roads for more than a year despite being banned by Transport for London bigwigs.
Birmingham Post
- Jaguar Land Rover 'looking to buy' another car brand West Midlands manufacturer is reportedly on the hunt for acquisition both within the automotive sector and elsewhere
London Evening Standard
- Uber losing licence could cost London's night time economy millions each yearUber losing its licence could cost London's night time economy millions of pounds a year, businesses warned today.
- Uber boss Dara Khosrowshahi says sorry and promises to 'make things right' for Londoners... as he pledges to fight TfL banUber today issued a dramatic apology for mistakes that led to it being stripped of its licence to operate - but pledged to fight the decision "on behalf of millions of Londoners".
- Black cabbies demand change in law to stop Uber sneaking back to LondonBlack cab drivers today called for a change in legislation to block Uber exploiting "a loophole" to keep running cabs in London.
- Uber set for crunch talks with TfL over London ban ahead of court battleTfL said it is 'ready, available and happy to meet at any time' with the ride-hailing app's boss
East Anglian Daily Times
- New Bury relief road is opened to free up area for new developmentA new £15m relief road has been opened on the edge of Bury St Edmunds – bringing the hope of new development on the eastern side of the town.
Other Regional Press
- No plans to pull Uber licence in Newport - councilNEWPORT City Council (NCC) has confirmed it has no plans revoke the licence of taxi operator Uber, after Transport for London (TfL) cut its relationship with the firm this week.
Buying Business Travel
- Uber apologises for ‘mistakes’CEO says company needs to change
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