Renting vs buying a PCO car in London: what Otto Car, Splend and Hertz actually sell — and the one risk their marketing never mentions.
From 1 August, Uber tightens which cars qualify for Comfort and Exec in London — five brands, dark colours, saloons only at the top tier. Our guide: what qualifies, which year to buy, how to finance it, and the break-even that decides everything.
Uber blocked a driver for 72 hours over a licence that was still valid — after its own phone line promised a 12-hour review.
Investigation · Driver Welfare A PHV insurance broker quoted 16.98%. The real APR was 54.22%. The difference was not profit
Roughly 300,000 self-employed drivers in England pay income tax, NI, and licensing fees on every fare. As autonomous vehicles take over that work, the same tax base shifts toward corporately-owned fleets with very different tax exposure — and no UK government department has modelled what that transition will cost.
Uber invited London drivers to a Listening Session on 8 June, promising every insight would be valued. Drivers gave up a full day’s income — reimbursed £10 — and got real answers on app features, but nothing on commission, fares, or where the money has gone.
PHV drivers at Gatwick’s South Terminal are using welfare facilities with broken toilet seats, overflowing bins, and no adequate provision for female drivers. The Workplace Regulations 1992 set a clear legal standard. Gatwick is not meeting it.
On 28 May 2026, Uber emailed thousands of London drivers with new vehicle eligibility rules. From 1 August, only five brands qualify for Exec and Lux. The Kia e-Niro, BYD Atto 3 and Mercedes EQB are being removed from Comfort. No consultation. No compensation. And no regulator with the power to intervene.
Analysis · Driverless Cars What’s the Best Mix of Driverless and Human-Driven? The Evidence Might Surprise You From San Francisco’s
TfL must consent before any robotaxi carries a passenger in London. The Government opened applications on 22 May. Here is what actually has to happen next — and when a real driverless trip will occur.