Uber drivers plot exodus over new contract terms
Uber faces a driver revolt as new contractual changes, designed to avoid a major VAT bill, spark fury. Drivers threaten to switch to rivals or protest. Uber insists the move keeps fares low.
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New Road Safety Plan 'Misses Opportunity' to Protect Youth
The government's new road safety strategy promises eye tests for over-70s and a lower drink-drive limit, but bereaved families and the AA say it fails to protect young motorists. Read why campaigners demand more.
Uber's 2026 Robotaxi Plan for London Revealed
Uber confirms autonomous ride services for London in 2026, triggering a major shift in control over pricing, liability and data. Discover the real impact beyond transport.
New road safety plan criticised by AA and bereaved families
The government's new road safety strategy proposes longer learning periods and lower drink-drive limits, but campaigners say it fails to protect young drivers. Read the full analysis.
New UK Road Safety Strategy: Lower Drink-Drive Limit
The UK government unveils its first major road safety plan in 20 years, lowering the drink-drive limit and proposing a 6-month minimum learning period. Critics say it fails to protect young drivers.
Drink-drive limit cut in new UK road safety plan
The UK government plans to lower the drink-drive limit and introduce alcohol locks in a bid to cut road deaths. New rules for learner and older drivers are also proposed.
Learner drivers could face six-month test wait
The government proposes a mandatory 3-6 month learning period for new drivers in England and Wales to improve road safety. Find out how this could affect you.
Friction-Maxxing: Could Less Convenience Mean More Happiness?
A new trend called 'friction-maxxing' argues that modern conveniences like Uber Eats and ChatGPT are robbing us of satisfaction. Discover why some are choosing a life of happy inconvenience.
Uber unveils driverless taxi, ending era of chatty cabbies
Uber unveils its custom robotaxi at CES 2026, aiming for 100,000 by 2027. This move promises efficiency but spells the end for human drivers like 'Gary'. Will London's streets be the ultimate test?
Eye Tests for Over-70s Drivers Proposed in Safety Plan
UK government consults on mandatory eye and cognitive tests for drivers over 70 to improve road safety. New strategy aims to cut deaths by 65% by 2035. Read the full details.
Mandatory Eye Tests Proposed for Over-70s Drivers
The UK government's new road safety strategy, to be published Wednesday, proposes mandatory eye tests for drivers over 70 and higher fines for uninsured motorists. Aim: cut road deaths 65% by 2035.
Government Plans New Road Rules for Over-70s Drivers
UK government to unveil road safety strategy with mandatory eye tests for over-70s and higher fines for uninsured drivers. Aim: cut road deaths by 65% by 2035.
Over-70s could face driving ban without eye tests
UK government plans mandatory eye tests for drivers over 70 to improve road safety. New strategy aims to cut deaths by 65% by 2035. Read the full details.
Uninsured drivers could see fines double to £600
UK government plans to double fines for uninsured drivers to £600 in a bid to improve road safety and reduce insurance premiums for law-abiding motorists.
Uber rewrites driver contracts to avoid new VAT rules
Uber has restructured its UK contracts to sidestep a new 20% VAT charge on fares outside London, a move that could impact millions in Treasury revenue. Discover the full story.
Uber London fares to rise after tax scheme closure
Private hire firms like Uber can no longer use a VAT loophole, a move hailed by black cab drivers but set to increase passenger costs in London. Discover the impact.
French Restaurants in Crisis: 25 Close Daily
Traditional French bistros face a catastrophe, with 25 closing daily. Changing habits, delivery apps, and tax rules threaten the nation's iconic dining culture. Discover the full story.
Uber prices soar as government ends VAT loophole
Londoners face higher Uber and Bolt fares as a new VAT rule comes into force, ending a tax scheme for ride-hailing apps. The move aims to level the playing field with black cabs.
Brits Brawl on Tenerife Road in Tourist Hotspot
Two British tourists turned a scenic Tenerife mountain road into a boxing ring in a shocking road rage clash. Read the full details of the incident and the wider context of anti-tourism protests.
Uber, Lyft & Baidu to Launch London Robotaxis in 2026
Self-driving taxis are set for London in 2026 after Uber, Lyft and Baidu announced a major partnership. Experts warn fully driverless cabs may still be decades away.
Uber and Lyft plan driverless taxi trials in London for 2026
US ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft, partnering with China's Baidu, will launch autonomous taxi trials in London in 2026, marking a major step in the UK's self-driving revolution. Discover the details and implications.
London's ULEZ and Congestion Charge Suspended Christmas Day
Transport for London confirms no ULEZ or Congestion Charge fees on December 25th. Find out the details of the festive exemption for drivers across all boroughs.
Uber Eats robot hurled into hedge by students in Leeds
A Starship delivery robot for Uber Eats was damaged after being tipped over and thrown into a hedge by revellers on a famous Leeds pub crawl. Police and universities have been informed.
60 delivery drivers deported in Home Office crackdown
The Home Office is deporting 60 food delivery drivers for illegal work. Ministers push for tougher checks on platforms like Deliveroo. Read the latest on UK immigration enforcement.
Coroner links fatal teen crashes to social media 'showing off'
A coroner warns that drivers seeking 'likes' through risky behaviour are contributing to fatal collisions. Following a crash that killed three teens, calls grow for graduated licences and social media action.
Michelin-star food delivered by Uber Eats: A £40 review
We review the £40 'Best of British' Michelin-star menu by Tommy Banks, delivered via Uber Eats in London. Was it a luxury treat or expensive takeaway?
Tommy Banks' £40 Michelin-star British menu on Uber Eats
Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks launches a 'Best of British' menu on Uber Eats for just £40, reviving forgotten classics to challenge bland food stereotypes. Available in London, Manchester & Liverpool.
Taxi drivers paid £25 per migrant in smuggling plot
A smuggling kingpin who made £287,000 using London taxi drivers to transport migrants to Kent for illegal Channel crossings has been jailed for nearly 11 years. Read the full investigation.
Taxi driver smuggling ring boss jailed for 11 years
Madjid Belabes sentenced to nearly 11 years for running criminal network that smuggled migrants to France using taxi drivers. Read the full investigation details.
New £255 Electric Vehicle Tax Confirmed for 2028
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a new pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles, costing drivers up to £255 annually from 2028. Get the full details on the Autumn Budget's motoring reforms.
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