Cabbies have stopped picking up passengers from Manchester Airport following taxi rank dispute

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Taxi drivers have refused to pick up passengers from all terminals at Manchester Airport as the dispute over a new taxi ranks position remains ongoing.

The action between Unite the union and Manchester Airport started this Monday and has entered into its fourth day of protests. Taxi drivers are concerned that the new taxi rank on terminal three is not visible to the public and set too far away from the terminal. Drivers are saying that the new rank discriminates against less mobile passengers and Hackney cabs themselves. The new taxi rank has also shrunk in size. The original rank set closer to the terminal had space for 12 taxis, where as the new, less visible rank, will only accommodate four.

According to Manchester Evening Yucel Polat, a Taxi driver and Unite spokesperson, said: “We were getting threats and drivers were getting moved on so we moved to a full withdrawal from all terminals. We are getting a strong feeling they don’t want black cabs here. "At international airports around the world the first thing passengers see when they step outside is a taxi rank. But not here.

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Luxury 5* superyacht stay in Gibraltar from £189pp - 2nts hotel with breakfast & flights

Ahoy, Fleetway are offering this really awesome holiday in Gibraltar staying in an award winning 5* luxury yacht hotel. You will stay for 2 nights (stay longer if you wish) with breakfast included each morning of your stay. Call Fleetway on 02039177255 or click here to book! Psst pirates - our mateys at Fleetway have… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Another Open Letter From Taxi Leaks...Asking More Important Questions.

Let's get one thing straight from the start, Taxi Leaks is an impartial Taxi news website. We carry no paid adverts and do not carry advertorials for any Org, Union or company for monetary gain. The links we do have are there strictly through merit. 

Most of all, we are not an org, we do not represent the trade....all we do, is inform the trade. 

Having said that, we have found ourselves having to ask TFL's commissioner and directors questions because will feel these important questions are not being asked by our trade representative bodies. 

So today, we put these questions to TfLTPH:

1. After last weeks case, can London's Taxi drivers have an apology from TfL who’s COs we’re removing copies of Taxi paper from Taxis, saying the “headline was wrong”? We have video of drivers being harassed.

   

TfL COs Protecting Uber From Rape Headlines In The Press!

Will TfL now issue an apology to Taxi drivers who were harassed by COs?

2. Could you please tell my under what circumstances, Grayhound Cars have been given an exemption to allow them to display their name on liveried front doors ? Also, I'm told Otto cars is being allowed to advertise on its cars rear body work. Please explain why?

WHAT MAKES GREYHOUND CARS DIFFERENT TO ANY OTHER PH PRIUS???

3. In the Reading verdict yesterday judge Emma Arbuthnot on Page 4, section 14 (how the app works)...said it was the driver who accepts the job and only then Uber makes the booking. This is illegal under current legislation laid down by Parliament....Will you therefore revoke Uber’s licence ASAP ???

Judge Emma Arbuthnot, in summing up :

IF THE DRIVER ACCEPTS...THEN UBER COMFIRMS THE BOOKING!!!

We also asked the LTDA the third question adding the caveat 'will you be at Palestra today demanding Uber's immediate revocation?'

As of yet, we've received no answer from any one!

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Labour Caught Up In Cash For Voter Data Scandal

Facebook has already paid off the fine handed to it by the UK data regulator for its role in the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

But while most of Wednesday was taken up with chatter largely criticising the paltry sum - the maximum the Information Commissioner could under previous laws - another company had also been handed a penalty for allegedly illegal data practices.

During the regulator’s investigation into how data is being used for political purposes, the Information Commissioner found that the owner of a popular parenting website, Emma’s Diary, had illegally sold on the data of one million Britons to the Labour Party ahead of the 2017 general election.

WHAT DATA?

The 1.065.200 records included pregnant women, new parents and even their children.

Details included the name of the parent who joined the website, their home address, whether they had young children and the birth dates of the mother and children.

The parent company of Emma’s Diary, Lifecycle Marketing, has been fined £140,000 but denies any wrongdoing.

DOES IT MATTER?

Amid the Facebook probe findings, the Information Commissioner also revealed its concerns about the legality of political consultancy groups using data to target people with adverts ahead of the European referendum, including the Vote Leave campaign, it alleged.

The official Remain campaign - trading as Britain Stronger in Europe - may also face a penalty because it used a third party data broker that did not have adequate consent and “similar issues as we have explored on the Leave and wider political parties side of our investigation”.

As more details on the use marketing and digital data played in politics ahead of landmark votes comes out, it appears that the Cambridge Analytica debacle was just the tip of the iceberg. Whether serious ramifications will follow is in the hands of the data regulator and the Electoral Commission

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Hoist the anchor: 2nt mini cruise from £34.50pp incl. transfers - Xmas market dates available

No matter if you're a seasoned cruiser or are looking to book your first one, this taster 2 night mini cruise to Amsterdam will appeal to everyone. Departing from Newcastle, you'll spend the duration of the cruise in your own private cabin with ensuite and arrive into Amsterdam where a transfer bus will be waiting… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Chic 4* French Riviera break 4nts from £258pp - incl. Radisson Blu hotel, breakfast & flights

Ahoy mateys! Jet off to the French Riviera with a swanky stay at 4* Radisson Blu Hotel Nice offering first class amenities, private beach access and breathtaking views. Breakfast is included in this holiday, which is available throughout the season, with the cheapest dates to be found in October. Holiday details Travel duration: 4 nights… Cee POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Quick thinking cabbie saves woman from drowning

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A quick thinking taxi driver saved a womans life after he spotted her drowning in a loch.

Robert Ewing, 57, from Edinburgh, and his fishing partner, 56 year old Ian Dobbie, were fishing in Linlithgow Loch, West Lothian, when they spotted the woman screaming for help as her family looked on helplessly.

The pair grabbed a boat and rowed across to the stricken woman and pulled her aboard, the unamed woman's partner, who had clung to an Orange Buoy, grabbed hold of the stern of the boat and was safely rescued. SK

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Summer group getaway in Crete from £252pp - 7nts hotel, flights, luggage & transfers

Pirates, we have another bargain getaway this summer for you next, head to Crete for a week in the sun this August for under £260 per person. The Greek holiday is based on 4 sharing so grab your squad and get booking. If you would prefer to holiday as a couple you can for the… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Take your squad to Marbella this September from just £186pp - 4nts hotel & flights (2 share from £272pp)

Pirates, grab your squad and head to Marbella this September. We have found this awesome Spanish getaway staying in a great rated and award winning hotel. The holiday is based on 4 sharing but you can change this to suit your needs as this holiday is super flexible. Holiday details Travel duration: 4 nights (longer… Niamh_UK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Uber lays off safety drivers in Pittsburgh

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In a move that may raise more than a few eyebrows, Uber have laid of the safety drivers attached to its autonomous vehicles in Pittsburgh.

Around 100 drivers have had their contracts terminated, as Uber re-evaluate its autonomous vehicle strategy.

Uber plans to create 55 new roles within the company, entitled "mission specialists" which will be a position dedicated to autonmous vehicle testing.

Despite the tragic event in Arizona, where 49 year old pedestrian Elaine Herzberg was killed by a self-driving vehicle, Uber are not abandoning autonomous vehicles completely. This is more of a scaling back and re-evaluation of its autonomous ambitions. SK

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Spring 2019 in the Canaries: Stylish 4nts in Tenerife from £355pp incl. flights, hotel & meals

If you're looking ahead for 2019's holiday but aren't willing to commit to 7 nights away yet, then why not make the most of some of the early bird deals that are floating around out there And what better place to plonk yourself than the 4* Iberostar Bouganville Playa Hotel? With an expansive pool and… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Autonomous Mercedes taxis to arrive in 2019

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Autonomous taxis will finally hit the road in 2019, according to Daimler and Bosch.

The pilot scheme will take place in Silicon Valley, offering a free, self driving, ride-share service.

The rides will take place on pre-selected routes, using an adapted version of NVIDIA's, autonomous technology, the vehicle of choice will be a Mercedes. All vehicles will have a safety driver to hand.

Daimler, an investor in MyTaxi as well as Taxify, is also developing software to control its own vehicles.

Both Daimler and Bosch haven't yet announced how many vehicles will take part in the trial, nor given a definitive start date in 2019. SK

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Mega cheap hotel stays in Birmingham from £18pppn - summer dates

Pirates, we have found this hotel in Birmingham offering some bargain rates, even better the rates are cheapest throughout summer. The hotel offers a great location with shops, bars and restaurants near by and the famous Bullring Shopping Centre within walking distance. Offer details 1 night minimum stay Sample dates spanning July - August Example… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Luxe Mykonos holiday from £297pp - 3nts 5* hotel & flights

Ahoy there pirates, luxury awaits you on this holiday we have come across in stunning Mykonos staying in a gorgeous 5* hotel. The holiday in Mykonos is for 3 days but you can choose to stay longer if you wish. Holiday details Travel duration: 3 nights (longer stays possible) Example date: 10th - 13th October… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Viva Las Vegas: Direct Virgin flights from £320 return

Mateys, if you've ever wondered what it's like waking up in Las Vegas then wonder no more as our pirates have found some really decent fares to Sin City on our flights finder that are priced so low, you can win back on the tables in no time. Starting from just £320 return from London,… Niamh_UK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Cute wee stay in Edinburgh from £64.50pppn - Aug dates from £79.50ppn

Ahoy Pirates, take a trip this autumn to visit our Scottish cousins in the capital of Edinburgh. Find out why J.K. Rowling felt so inspired by this city for the Harry Potter series or grab some retail therapy and at the end of a hard day, lay your head to rest at the 4* Dunstane… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Ice Ice baby: 3nt Iceland trip in Northern Lights season from £176pp - incl. flights & hotel

November to February is now well-known as Northern Lights season in Iceland, meaning tourists flock to the area during these months and prices undoubtedly rise. Which is why we were pleasantly surprised to still find bargains can be had; like this 3-night trip from as little as £176 per person, based on 2 sharing, including… Niamh_UK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Late summer Croatia beach break from £271pp - incl. 7nts aparthotel & flights

It's coming home pirates! So what better way to celebrate than with a beach break in lovely Croatia? Our Holiday Finder is offering 7 nights by the sea in Zadar, a beautiful part of the Dalmatian coast! Flights are included from a selection of UK airports. There are great rates to be had on late-August… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Direct flights to New York from £275rtn with American Airlines/Virgin Atlantic

Pirates, come explore the Big Apple this autumn with these great fares from our Flights Finder. The best options are direct with American Airlines or Virgin Atlantic, and we've added indirect options from other UK cities. Browse below for options between September and November. Find a great place to stay in our Hotel Finder. Flight… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Winter sun: Flights to La Palma, Canary Islands from £39 return

Pirates, fancy escaping the winter and heading to the sunshine, well now you can with these great flights to La Palma. La Palma is one if the Canary Islands that is sometimes forgotten so grab these cheap flights and get exploring. Use our flight finder for all options Flight details Direct flights Departures from London… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT