Latest Companies Taxi & Private Hire News
Taxi Apprenticeship £8.4M Scam: False Claims and Fraud Exposed
Government agencies are chasing millions from GB Training after an investigation uncovered fraudulent apprenticeship claims and questionable financial transactions linked to its owner, Lawrence Barton.
Published: 2/28/2025
Greater Transparency in Uber & Gig Economy Pay Algorithms
The GMB Union advocates for better transparency in algorithms used to determine gig economy pay and working conditions, addressing fairness and inequality.
Published: 1/24/2025
Middlesbrough Uber Driver Wins £330,000 Spanish Villa in Competition
BOTB marks its 25th anniversary with an extraordinary prize—a luxury villa in Los Balcones won by Middlesbrough's Arshad Mahmood.
Published: 1/14/2025
Tesla Fixes Rearview Camera Issue with Software Update for 239K Vehicles
Tesla resolves a rearview camera issue in 239,000 vehicles with an over-the-air update. Affected owners may need a computer replacement.
Published: 1/11/2025
Taiwan Blocks Uber's $950M Foodpanda Deal Over FTC Concerns
Taiwan's FTC blocks Uber's Foodpanda deal over concerns of reduced competition and higher costs for consumers.
Published: 12/25/2024
After Trip Radar, UberX Share Launched in Bristol, Igniting Driver Worries
Uber brings back UberPool as UberX Share in Bristol, aiming for affordability and sustainability, but drivers think otherwise
Published: 11/29/2024
Bolt Report Reveals Surprising Truths About UK Taxi Industry
47% of UK drivers preferred low commission vs pension payments, more than 30% possess a bachelor's degree or higher, speak over 140 languages while 2/3 use multiple ride-hailing apps.
Published: 12/11/2024
Ex-MP Jake Berry's Darwen Office to Become Taxi Booking Hub
Former MP Sir Jake Berry's constituency office in Darwen will be converted into a taxi booking hub, offering online services and minimal disruption to the local area.
Published: 12/3/2024
Toyota and Joby Achieve Milestone with First International eVTOL Flight in Japan
Toyota and Joby demonstrate eVTOL flight, advancing air mobility and emissions-free travel.
Published: 11/4/2024
