Uber’s proposed changes to its Uber Share service have prompted concerns from the GMB union, which says the plans appear to place greater emphasis on improving passenger reliability without first addressing the financial reasons many drivers choose not to accept shared trips. In a message to members via its online forum, GMB National Uber Representatives confirmed they had been contacted by Uber regarding planned changes to the Uber Share process. The union said it had alread

Martin Lewis has sparked renewed discussion over the visibility of modern London black cab roof lights after describing his frustration trying to hail a taxi in central London. Posting on X, Lewis said he had needed a black cab while rushing between meetings but struggled to distinguish whether approaching taxis were available for hire. He wrote: “Must have tried to flag about 20 with what looked like the ‘yellow light’ on, but it wasn’t.” Lewis questioned whether the issue w

Concerns raised by taxi drivers in Dundee have brought attention to an issue many within the UK taxi industry say has existed for years but is becoming increasingly difficult to tackle. Allegations that licensed taxis are being driven by individuals who do not hold the required taxi driver’s licence, often referred to within the trade as “family badge” arrangements, have prompted renewed calls for tougher enforcement and stronger identity verification. According to a recent r