Latest Uber Taxi & Private Hire News
Third-Party Liability Coverage for Uber Eats Couriers Launched
INSHUR partners with Uber to provide essential on-demand insurance for Uber Eats couriers, offering third-party liability protection during active delivery periods.
Published: 4/10/2025
Uber's Impact in Plymouth: Local Taxis Face New Competition
Plymouth’s taxi industry is split over Uber’s low pricing strategy, with local firms concerned while customers welcome the competition and affordable rides.
Published: 4/5/2025
Uber Offers Free Childcare—But Is It Enough for Drivers?
Uber's new scheme offers 20 hours of free childcare to UK drivers, aiming to boost female participation. However, critics argue fair wages should be the real focus.
Published: 3/22/2025
Gatwick Taxi Drivers Furious as Uber Case Dismissed by Council
Crawley Borough Council rules against taxi drivers’ complaint, stating Uber is not violating laws, despite concerns over unfair competition at Gatwick Airport.
Published: 3/20/2025
Uber Cancels $250M Foodpanda Taiwan Deal After Regulatory Block
Uber ends its plan to acquire Foodpanda Taiwan after regulators rejected the deal, leading to a $250M termination fee and industry uncertainty.
Published: 3/12/2025
Uber Recognizes UK Trade Union: A Game Changer for Drivers
Uber has formally recognized the GMB trade union, allowing it to represent 70,000 UK drivers. This move follows legal battles over workers' rights and employment conditions.
Published: 3/8/2025
Uber Delays in Blackburn: Taxi Drivers Face Extended Wait
Uber’s much-anticipated launch in Blackburn faces repeated delays, leaving local taxi drivers frustrated as they wait for onboarding to finally begin.
Published: 3/7/2025
Uber Eats’ Most Popular Restaurants in London – Full List Inside
Uber Eats has unveiled London's top 10 most popular restaurant orders for 2024, highlighting the growing role of taxis and private hire drivers in food delivery services.
Published: 3/6/2025
Uber Eats’ Billionth Delivery: A Win for Couriers & Takeaways
Uber Eats reaches a major milestone, delivering one billion orders in the UK. The platform continues to support local takeaways, couriers, and grocery deliveries nationwide.
Published: 3/4/2025
Uber for Business Launches Campaign Targeting London City Airport Travelers
Uber for Business is enhancing corporate travel at London City Airport with a marketing campaign aimed at streamlining business rides for professionals.
Published: 3/4/2025
Uber Japan Joins Japan Post to Revolutionize Parcel Delivery
Uber Japan and Japan Post are testing a parcel delivery service using ride-hailing drivers, aiming to enhance logistics efficiency and provide additional earnings for drivers in Kaga.
Published: 3/1/2025
Uber Expands to Oxford Amid Local Taxi Industry Concerns
Uber has launched in Oxford, facing challenges from local taxi drivers who worry about market competition, traffic congestion, and post-pandemic economic struggles.
Published: 2/26/2025
Uber's Preferred Currency Pricing May Increase Ride Costs Abroad
Uber's new pricing feature charges a 1.5% fee for currency conversion. Here's how it works and how you can disable it to avoid extra costs.
Published: 2/24/2025
Uber Eats removes couriers in crackdown on illegal workers UK
Uber Eats and delivery firms enforce stricter ID checks to curb illegal work, following government pressure and concerns over substitution system misuse.
Published: 2/24/2025
Autonomous Food Delivery: Uber Eats Partners with Nuro
Uber Eats has teamed up with autonomous vehicle startup Nuro to introduce self-driving food deliveries in select U.S. cities, promising faster and eco-friendly service.
Published: 2/24/2025
