TfL’s own Commissioner admits London has “too much supply” of minicabs — a problem tracked for 15 years, never fixed. Then TfL capped a robotaxi trial at 15 vehicles, something it’s always said it can’t do to the other 94,258.
TfL capped London’s first robotaxi licence at 15 vehicles for one year — a power it has always said it doesn’t have over ordinary minicabs. Two weeks on: what Uber and Wayve actually won, why Waymo and Baidu are still waiting, and the question TfL hasn’t answered.
Uber’s own policy paper tells US regulators one robotaxi does the work of four drivers. It’s never said this to London — where robotaxis started road testing this week, TfL admits it has no driver-numbers projection, and Uber’s fifth RoR request went unanswered.
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.