Police back Uber’s licence bid because taxi firm shares data with intelligence officers

Ride-hailing firm Uber Technologies Inc said it received over 3,000 reports of sexual assault related to its 1.3 billion rides in the United States last year, in a report aimed at ensuring drivers and the public it was serious about safety. The figure – which averages eight a day – represents a 16 per cent … Read more

Ex-policeman who abducted schoolgirl, 15, and her friend wins battle to become a taxi driver

Ex-policeman, 39, who quit the force after abducting schoolgirl, 15, and her friend wins battle to become a taxi driver 13 years after conviction Imran Ali resigned after luring the girls into his vehicle in Manchester in 2006 He applied for a private hire licence earlier this year but saw it turned down Magistrates yesterday … Read more

NYC taxi driver shares story of why city will bounce back, in response to Jerry Seinfeld op-ed

A cab driver’s heartwarming words about the magic of New York City have gone viral after her commented on Jerry Seinfeld’s op-ed defending the city against claims that it’s ‘dead.’ Earlier this month, NYC comedy club owner James Altucher wrote a viral LinkedIn newsletter complaining that the city that never sleeps is ‘completely dead’ due to the pandemic … Read more

British firm unveils all-electric ‘flying taxi’ that will go from London and Brighton in 30 minutes

Designs for an all-electric ‘flying taxi’ that will be able to carry up to four passengers from London to Brighton in just 30 minutes have been unveiled by a British firm. The zero-emission flyer — the ‘VA-1X’ — will use Formula 1 tech to reach top cruising speeds of around 150 miles per hour and a maximum … Read more

Jade Thirlwall slips into a black bikini before boarding a taxi boat with boyfriend Jordan Stephens

Little Mix singer Jade Thirlwall was spotted boarding a taxi boat with her boyfriend Jordan Stephens on Tuesday as the couple enjoy a romantic getaway to Venice. The pair donned protective face masks as they climbed into the waiting boat to head into town, as they enjoy the romantic break just three months into their … Read more

Tom Cruise shares fun video of himself touring London in a taxi as he sneaks into a busy cinema

He reportedly spent lockdown relaxing at the famous Saint Hill Manor in West Sussex.  And Tom Cruise shared a fun video of himself touring London on Tuesday as he travelled around the city in a black taxi. The actor, 58, who donned a protective face mask during the footage amid the Covid-19 crisis, also sneaked into a busy cinema … Read more

Kelly Osbourne stuns in taxi selfie showing off her transformative weight loss in fierce red onesie 

Kelly Osbourne ‘pulls an Adele’ and stuns in taxi selfie showing off her dramatic weight loss in fierce red onesie The reality starlet posted a photo to Instagram on Monday showing off her new svelte look in a red Gucci onesie  ‘Today I’m feeling #Gucci,’ Kelly Osbourne said in the post  Her fans rushed to … Read more

Thousands of taxi drivers, cleaners and shop workers will be tested for coronavirus

Thousands of taxi drivers, cleaners and shop workers will be tested for Covid-19 as part of a new trial — even if they have no symptoms. Department of Health chiefs announced the asymptomatic swabbing scheme today, revealing it will launch tomorrow. Firms included in the trial include taxi firm Addison Lee, BT, services firm Mitie … Read more

Ahoy there Uber! Online taxi firm launches Thames boat service for app-users to book on their phone

Ahoy there Uber! Online taxi firm will launch Thames boat service for app-users to hail Clipper services between Putney and Woolwich this summer Taxi app hails deal on fleet of 20 boats and says it will help people on commute Partnership with Thames Clipper will let users book trips on their phones  Uber still has … Read more

Taxi driver woke up after battling coronavirus only to discover his mother died of the killer virus

Taxi driver wakes up after 48 days in a coma after battling coronavirus only to discover his mother died of the killer virus Mohammed Azeem, 35, was taken to hospital in Bradford after contracting virus Taxi driver was told his mother passed away while he was unconscious in coma He said it was ‘devastating’ and … Read more