[ad_1] The App Drivers and Couriers Union (ACDU) has “cautiously” welcomed the decision, but believes London mayor Sadiq Khan should take further action and limit the number of licensed drivers on the platform. “Such reductions, achieved through attrition, are necessary to ensure Uber can comfortably meet its compliance obligations including worker rights whilst giving TfL […]
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Uber still can’t have cars in London, but it’s buying a ferry on the Thames
[ad_1] The partnership is expected to launch later this summer, and to start, it will be a three-year deal. Last year, 4.3 million passengers used the service, but at the moment, it’s operating at a reduced capacity and passengers are required to wear face masks. While this is a rebrand of an existing service, it […]
Lime brings Jump bikes back to London
[ad_1] According to TechCrunch, Lime plans to restore Jump’s bike sharing service in Barcelona, Paris and Rome, too. That’s less than half the European cities Jump bikes were previously available in. London could also see Lime e-scooters. Earlier this week, the UK approved an e-scooter pilot program, and if the scooters are approved, Lime will […]
Heathrow Airport installs anti-drone system that can locate UAV pilots
[ad_1] The one-of-a-kind “Counter Drone” system was designed for Heathrow Airport by Operational Solutions Ltd, with help from manufacturers like Aveillant. In addition to detecting and tracking unauthorized drones, the system will locate the drone pilots, who can face up to five years in prison for flying in a UK Flight Restriction Zone without permission. […]
Apple’s tap-and-go Express payments come to London public transport
[ad_1] Apple’s Express Mode can now be used on all Transport for London (TfL) services, including buses, trams and the underground system. Users only need to tap their phone or Apple Watch against the yellow card reader to pay for their journey. Apple Pay typically uses biometric data like Touch ID or Face ID to […]
Uber reportedly tells its staff not to disclose potential crimes
[ad_1] According to The Washington Post, a number of Uber’s Special Investigations employees have come forward to reveal that they are forbidden from contacting the police or advising victims to pursue legal advice following an instance of assault. Meanwhile, the company has a generous three-strikes system which keeps drivers on the road long after they’ve […]
Watch the official trailer for Netflix’s ‘Top Boy’ revival
[ad_1] Netflix announced back in 2017 that it was planning on reviving popular UK drama Top Boy — now you can finally watch its first proper trailer. The long-awaited third season — made a reality thanks to Canadian megastar Drake — will pick up from where it left off, with Dushane returning to the gritty […]
London’s Tube will finally offer 4G coverage from next year
[ad_1] From March 2020, 4G will be available on the platforms and tunnels of a section of the Jubilee line between Westminster and Canning Town. It will be available in ticket halls and corridors as well, except for the very busy London Bridge and Waterloo stations which may be added later in the year. The […]
Uber’s Jump will take on Lime’s e-bikes in London
[ad_1] Until Lime arrived, most of London’s bikeshare competitors were smaller companies. Now that Uber is getting in the game, there’s another large-scale player, and it can rival Lime in terms of pricing and scale. The new Jump fleet will cost £1 to unlock and £0.12 per minute, with your first five minutes free. Lime’s […]
The UK gets its first checkout-free grocery store
[ad_1] It’s not quite as ground-breaking as what’s being done by Amazon with its Amazon Go stores. Here, customers just pick up whatever they want and a combination of sensors and cameras makes sure they’re billed automatically when they leave the store — Sainsburys’ tech requires a bit of work by the customer. However, the […]