For years, ride-hailing platforms have moved away from rigid commission models towards dynamic pricing systems where both the passenger fare and driver earnings can vary from trip to trip. While passengers see the price they will pay and drivers see what they will receive before accepting a job, neither party is always shown exactly how the money is divided. That lack of transparency has become a growing point of contention within the private hire industry, particularly as al

The GMB Union has voiced concerns over the future impact of autonomous private hire vehicles after Transport for London (TfL) granted Private Hire Vehicle licences to Wayve’s self-driving Ford Mustang Mach-E fleet ahead of Uber’s supervised autonomous passenger trial. The union, which represents thousands of private hire drivers across London, said the licensing decision raises important questions about employment, passenger safety and the wider social impact of introducing a

Image credit: Allied Vehicles The managing director of Allied Vehicles has renewed criticism of Transport for London (TfL) over the continued lack of approval for the Cab Direct MAXiCab, claiming the delay is holding back accessible transport, fleet renewal and emissions reductions across the capital. Peter Facenna, Managing Director of Allied Vehicles, said the company has now spent more than a year engaging with TfL regarding approval of the wheelchair accessible taxi, but