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Tuesday, 26 November 2019

BBC News

• General election 2019: Boris Johnson launches Welsh manifestoThe prime minister courts the farming vote at a winter fair before he sets out pledges for Wales.
• Elon Musk reveals why Cybertruck window smashedTesla's chief executive was left embarrassed after a mishap during the vehicle's launch.

Financial Times

• Uber loses licence to operate in LondonCar-booking service can continue to operate during any appeals process 

The Guardian

• Uber loses London licence after TfL finds drivers faked identityRide-hailing service to continue while it appeals against Transport for London decisionUber has been stripped of its London licence after authorities found that more than 14,000 trips were taken with drivers who had faked their identity on the firm’s app.Transport for London announced the decision not to renew the ride-hailing company’s licence at the end of a two-month probationary extension granted in September. Uber was told then it needed to address issues with checks on drivers, insurance and safety, but has failed to satisfy the capital’s transport authorities. Continue reading...
• Storms in France, Greece and Italy leave 'biblical destruction'Nine people die as weekend of heavy rain brings landslides, floods and collapsed overpassNine people have died as violent storms swept through parts of France, Greece and Italy over the weekend, causing flash floods, landslides and the collapse of an overpass.Greek media described the storms as leaving a trail of “biblical destructionâ€� in some areas of the country while the overpass collapse in northern Italy brought back a chilling reminder of Genoa’s Morandi bridge giving way during a thunderstorm in August 2018, killing 43 people. Continue reading...

Times Online

• Hauliers ‘in danger of being injured or killed by migrants’ [Subscription]Hauliers are in danger of being killed by migrants if not enough is done to protect them, the Road Haulage Association has said.
• Invest in cycling and public transport to get people out of cars, says transport expert [Subscription]There needs to be a “significant rebalancing” of funding away from car to public transport, according to the Irish transport planner who designed the London cycling map.
• Wincanton walks away from Eddie Stobart deal [Subscription]Eddie Stobart is set to revert into the hands of a previous owner after a putative takeover by Wincanton, a rival, fell apart.
• Uber ban doesn’t mean end of the ride [Subscription]The decision to reject Uber’s London licence may bring the system of taxi and minicab licensing across the UK into focus.
• Uber’s future in doubt across UK after London refuses new licence [Subscription]Uber’s future in Britain was in doubt last night after councils said they would consider the ban on the company in London before issuing new licences.

City AM

• Electric dreams: How long until electric cars go mainstream in the UK?Visitors to the picturesque Whitby Bay beach in north Yorkshire were in for a shock earlier this month, when they [...] The post Electric dreams: How long until electric cars go mainstream in the UK? appeared first on CityAM.
• DEBATE: Is Uber’s loss of its London licence evidence that we need more gig economy regulation?Is Uber’s loss of its London licence evidence that we need more gig economy regulation? John McCallion, chief executive officer [...] The post DEBATE: Is Uber’s loss of its London licence evidence that we need more gig economy regulation? appeared first on CityAM.
• Uber gives its critics what they wantThe relationship between Uber and regulator Transport for London (TfL) has always appeared to be one of mutual distrust. From [...] The post Uber gives its critics what they want appeared first on CityAM.

Mail Online

• Uber loses its London licence over uninsured dricersTransport for London (TfL) revoked the cab-hailing app's right to work in London on Monday. Regular passenger Said Said, 25, from Tottenham, was one of many users critical of the decision.

Sky News

• What next for Uber users in London and rest of UK?Uber, the multi-national tech company that runs a ride-hailing mobile app, has not had its licence to operate in London renewed.

Birmingham Post

• Aston Martin and British Airways launch Concorde-themed limited edition car"BA Concorde and Aston Martin both represent the very best in British transport and design"
• Business leaders slam UK road and rail network, calling on politicians to 'make good' on infrastructure promisesLeaders have demanded 'real action' following a 'barrage of promises' in each of the major parties' General Election manifestos

Bristol Live

• Aston Martin and BA's limited edition Concorde carAston Martin and BA's limited edition Concorde car

Daily Post (North Wales)

• Boris Johnson promises A55 investment and says he'll put Brexit in the 'popty ping' The Prime Minister was at Llanelwedd for the Royal Welsh Winter Show before launching the Conservative manifesto in North Wales

London Evening Standard

• Conservative manifesto news LIVE: Boris Johnson pledges 'tide of investment' at Welsh manifesto launchBoris Johnson has pledged to
• Elon Musk says Tesla CyberTruck window smashed in demo because its door had already been hit by a sledgehammer
• Uber stripped of licence to operate in London by TfLTransport for London has stripped Uber of its licence to operate in London.

Wales Online

• Cardiff council responds after Uber loses licence to operate in LondonThe taxi app firm's licence won't be renewed in London

Reading Evening Post

• Roadworks that caused traffic chaos in Reading to return for three monthsA public exhibition will be held for people to learn more about the roadworks which are expected to cause disruption around the town centre

Other Regional Press

• Highways England announce works in Southampton and the South of England MOTORISTS are being warned of major sets of roadworks which are taking place across Hampshire and the south of England this week.
• Call to close ‘dangerous’ exit onto notorious roadA petition is to be taken to the council

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

• Uber London Limited found to be not fit and proper to hold a private hire operator licenceTransport for London (TfL) has concluded that it will not grant Uber London Limited (Uber) a new private hire operator’s licence in response to its latest application. As the regulator of taxi and private hire services in London, TfL is required to make a decision on Uber’s fitness and propriety before its current licence expires. Safety is TfL’s number one priority. Uber has made a number of positive changes and improvements to its culture, leadership and systems in the period since the Chief Magistrate granted it a licence in June 2018. This includes interacting with TfL ...

Other News Sources

• REVEALED: Date for final M27 closure for Romsey Road Bridge is announcedHIGHWAYS chiefs have revealed the final M27 closure date for a £19 million project to replace a bridge across the motorway.
• New Brighton Station taxi rank is 'chaos' says cabbies TAXI drivers say a new station rank is “chaosâ€� and are asking the public to demand the decision be reversed.