Image credit: LEVC The Mayor of London has defended the long-standing funding model for the Knowledge of London, arguing that applicants should continue to bear the cost of qualifying as a licensed taxi driver rather than receiving support through the wider taxi and private hire licensing system. The issue was raised by Conservative London Assembly Member Thomas Turrell as part of May’s Mayor’s Question Time. Turrell asked whether the Mayor agreed that the Knowledge of London

A new report from rideshare comparison platform Obi suggests Empower has become a fast-growing challenger to Uber and Lyft in New York City, offering significantly cheaper fares and higher driver earnings while operating without a Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) licence. The report, titled Empower Takes On New York, analysed more than 7.8 million ride offers linked to nearly 95,000 ride search events between January and March 2026. Obi said Empower accounted for almost a

Uber has rolled out two new safety features across the UK, allowing passengers to audio record journeys through the app and introducing verified passenger badges designed to give drivers greater confidence when accepting bookings. The new tools became available from 28 May and form part of Uber’s ongoing efforts to improve safety standards for both riders and drivers using its platform. Passengers can now choose to record audio before or during a trip using the Uber app. Any