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Thursday, 26 July 2018
Taxi drivers in Bodrum bring traffic to a standstill after cabbie is arrested for attacking Uber driver
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Taxi drivers in Bodrum, Turkey have brought part of the popular holiday resort to a standstill, after a cabbie was arrested for attacking an Uber driver.
According to Hurriyet Daily News as many as 800 cabbies blockaded the road between Bodrum and Milas.
The incident between the taxi driver and the Uber driver, which took place on July 25th and sparked the subsequent protest took place in the Yalikavak district of Bodrum.
The blockade was eventually lifted after 45 minutes, when Bodrum Chamber of Drivers chair Hasan Kablı spoke to angry drivers, and persuaded them that blocking the road was not a solition to the problems surrounding Uber.
On June 1st, Turkey's President, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan effectively ended Uber's operation in Turkey, although despite being all but driven out of Istanbul, they are still operating in some holiday resorts, with around 1000 still operating in Bodrum.
Police hunt man who raped a teenager waiting for a minicab
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Detectives are appealing for information following the rape of a woman as she waited for a minicab.The offence occurred at around 02:50hrs on Saturday, 5 May in Exchange Court, Westminster. The victim – a 19-year-old woman - was waiting for her minicab on The Strand after being out with friends. She was then approached by a male who said he could help her locate it.Moments later he led her down a secluded alleyway where he raped her.The suspect is described as being an Asian male with short brown hair and facial hair.Officers from the Met’s Child Abuse and Sexual Offences Command (CASO) are investigating and have released an e-fit image of a man they would like to speak to in connection to the incident.Detective Inspector Liz Wilcox, from CASO, said: “This woman was targeted after being separated from her friends. I would urge anyone with information which may assist this investigation to come forward. Any information we receive will be looked at thoroughly and sensitively.”If you can identify this man or offer any information to help progress the investigation, please contact officers on 020 8733 5999 or tweet @MetCC. Alternatively, to give information anonymously call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org
Wednesday, 25 July 2018
August exclusive: 2nt Buckinghamshire stay from £66pp - incl. breakfast & White Company goodies
August is peak summer so it's rare to see discounts, let alone one as big as 2 nights for the price of 1. Which is why we were so impressed with this 2-night Buckinghamshire stay which is available from £66 per person, based on 2 sharing. This fantastic property was once used in the filming… Niamh_UK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT
Middle East marvels: 14nts from £1163pp incl. full board - visit Jordan, Oman, Qatar & UAE
Pirates, treat yourself to some Middle Eastern opulence with this fab cruise with Fred Olsen cruise lines: 14 nights from £1163pp including flights from London, sailing from Aqaba, Jordan to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, via Oman and Qatar. Enjoy full board meals and soft drinks at a choice of restaurants, with three pools, jacuzzi,… jcrdawes POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT
Havana ooh na-na: Cuba getaway from £627pp - 7nts 4* hotel, breakfast & flights
Pirates, cheap flights to Cuba can be hard to come by but we have found some great flights to Havana and added a hotel at a great rate. We have chosen a 4* hotel where you will stay for 7 nights and there are options to stay longer if you wish. The dates are in… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT
Uber temporarily suspend services in Barcelona following violent protests by Taxi drivers
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Spanish taxi drivers descended on Barcelona on Wednesday 25, in protest against the rising number of drivers operating under ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Cabify. Taxi drivers from all over Spain demonstrated their frustrations with the decision to suspend additional authorisation required for ride-hailing companies to operate in Barcelona, an agreement that would of seen a ratio of 30 taxi licenses for every authorised ride-hailing car. With the suspension of the agreement, the current ratio of taxi drivers to ride-hailing drivers is 6.7 to 1, which is likely to shorten if the agreement is not honoured. Thousands of demonstrators protested in front of the Arch of Triumph, lighting firecrackers and honking their horns. Drivers demand more to be done in the way of regulating ride-hailing apps which they say are taking away their living. According to a report in the Washington Post, Uber and Cabify have temporarily suspended services in Barcelona due to the protests which have seen some of their drivers being attacked. Cars were left with broken windows and wing mirrors, while two men were taken to hospital with injuries.
To see the protest in pictures, click the link below.
Reuters taxi drivers protest against Ride-hailing apps.
Cool off in Lapland: 3nts B&B from £499pp incl. flights, hotel w/ private sauna, transfers & more
If you've had enough of this heatwave Pirates, then look towards the winter and get your unforgettable Lapland experience booked now before all the places have gone. Secret Escapes are offering this incredible 3 night package to magical Finland staying at the 4* Holiday Village Gulo Gulo on a B&B basis, your flights and transfers… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT
Cool in Puglia: 7nts in Autumn from £172pp incl. 4* hotel, breakfast & flights
Pirates, if you're looking for a bit of Italian cool for a lower price tag, check out this deal: 7 nights in Puglia from £172pp including the 4* Messapia Hotel, breakfast & flights. Head down the Italian coast and enjoy views of the sea, a dip in the pool or a trip to the beach… jcrdawes POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT
Ford join Waymo in the race for autonomous cars, but it's back to manual mode for Uber
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Ford have announced this week that they will be creating a separate division to focus on it's self-driving range as they look to compete with the likes of Waymo and Uber in the race for fully autonomous vehicles. The set up will see the new division, Ford Autonomous Vehicles LLP, operate as an independent self-driving unit which will open it up to outside investment. According to Business Insider, Ford confirmed that the new company will be structured to take on third party investment as a way to keep up with its competitors. Arguably the leaders in the autonomous car world is Alphabet's Waymo unit, who's valuation has been estimated to be north of £37 billion. Waymo are looking to launch a commercial ride-hailing service in the very near future. It's been confirmed via a tweet by Waymo CEO John Krafcik that Their vehicles are now covering 25,000 autonomous miles per day, making their total miles driven, a whopping 8 million.
In addition to road miles being covered, Krafcik confirmed that Waymo has covered 5 billion miles in simulation. In a Daily Mail report, it was also announced this week that Uber will begin the first road tests for it's autonomous range since the fatal collision that saw a female pedestrian killed after one of its self-driving vehicles failed to stop as she crossed the road. Uber will relaunch testing in "manual mode" which means a human operator will be behind the wheel navigating at all times. The manual mode will allow Uber to gather data and to develop more accurate mapping for the vehicles.
Police hunt gunman after shots fired at minicab
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Detectives investigating a shooting in Plumstead have released an image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the incident.Police were called at about 18:35hrs on Friday, 8 June to reports of a firearm being discharged in Herbert Road, SE18.At about 18:30hrs, two men walked into a cab office in Herbert Road and requested a cab.The men got into a cab. As the driver reversed, he saw a group of males approach the cab. One of them pointed a handgun at the cab and fired it once into the rear of the car, shattering the window, and narrowly missing the two passengers.The suspects then ran-off from the scene in a car.The two passengers got out of the taxi and made-off on foot.No injuries were reported in relation to the shooting.The incident is being investigated by the Met’s Trident and Area Crime Command and detectives have released the image of a man they would like to speak to regarding the shooting.Anyone who recognises the man, or has information about the incident, should call police on 020 8247 4863 or 101.Information can also be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.Update:
Four men aged 27, 22, 23 and 26 have been charged in connection with this incident.
Cute Corfu holiday from £271pp - 7nts hotel near beach, breakfast, flights, luggage & transfers
Ahoy, check out this awesome holiday in Corfu we have come across for under £300 per person with Thomas Cook staying for a week in an award winning hotel. The Greek getaway includes breakfast each morning of your stay and you can upgrade to half board at time of booking if you wish. Be quick… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT
Autumn on South Beach: Miami flights from £269rtn (Direct flights from just £288rtn)
Escape the British drizzle this autumn and party in the city where the heat is on with these bargain flights to Miami! The cheapest options have a short stop each way, but for just a few pounds more you can fly direct with American Airlines/British Airways. There are plenty of options in September and October… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT
Bella Italia: See Venice, Florence, Rome & Milan from £239pp - incl. 8nts hotels, flights & trains
Start living La Dolce Vita and jet off to incredible Italy with this package from TourCenter! You'll be getting essentially 4 city breaks in one fell swoop, spending a total of 8 nights exploring Rome, Florence, Venice & Milan. A hotel stay is included in each destination, along with train travel around Italy and return… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT
Super chic Lake District B&B stay from £87.50pp * featured on Channel 4 Grand Designs*
If you have a special occasion coming up, or you just feel like splashing out then we have got the ultimate luxurious staycation just for you. The Dome House has a great location in the Lake District, right next to Lake Windermere. This ultra modern accommodation featured on Channel 4's Grand Designs, so you know… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT
Alton Towers Resort Short Breaks from £67pp - incl. Hotel, breakfast & 2nd Day FREE park entry
Ahoy pirates! Get ready for some summer fun with your family or friends with Alton Towers Resort Short Breaks! They currently offering a special summer discount code giving you 25% off on selected Resort Hotels, which means you can bag a school holiday break from just £67pp (based on 4ppl.) Alongside an overnight stay in… Cee POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT
Uber pass ten billion bumpy worldwide rides milestone
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Controversial ride-hailing app Uber have completed 10 billion worldwide trips despite a bumpy ride along the way. On Sunday, June 10, 173 trips and deliveries started simultaneously at 10:12pm, giving the global minicab firm over 10 billion completed trips.These trips happened in more than 21 countries across five continents, in cities like Montreal, Mexico City and Miami. Latin America took the top spot for most simultaneous trips on a continent according to Uber. Since Uber’s beginning back in 2010 there has been a host of challenges ranging from allegations of toxic internal working culture, “greyballing” of regulators and covered up data hacks. Currently, in the UK alone, issues surrounding workers rights, VAT tax payments and the impending £1.25bn taxi driver class action for loss of earnings means that Uber still has sizeable future challenges to become a globally and locally profitable company.
Half-term family holiday: Majorca 4* half board 7nts from £330pp - incl. flights, hotel & more
Ahoy mateys! Take the family to Spain this October half-term! We've just clocked this awesome Majorca holiday (with dates spanning Aug - Nov) placing you at the 4* Blau Colonia Sant Jordi Resort & Spa just minutes from the sandy beach and with a whole host of facilities for young and old. Half board is… Cee POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT
London Taxi Trade Needs To Act Now, If We Are Not To Become Slaves To The App...by Lenny Etheridge.
(The post above states "Drivers Today Protesting On London Bridge"... Picture is of course 'Tower' Bridge, typical Uber....pesky satnavs).
The significant problem with 'unregulated' apps is they will eventually dictate all work.
When a minicab driver applies to an office for work, the office may stipulate "We only have vacancies for day men." - dictating when you work.
They might 'let you go' if you don't cover enough work for them.
They might discriminate against a driver who doesn't do enough jobs that are not financially viable.
A minicab office 'employed' drivers who covered work.
And drivers worked for minicab offices that provided plenty of work.
A traditional minicab proprietor balanced the amount of drivers against the amount of work available.
He 'capped' his workforce.
Uber have changed all the rules
Uber does the opposite of capping.
It floods the market with drivers, as it has in London where it has saturated the Private Hire industry.
So Uber's 40k drivers have to scavenge over work which can only feed at most 15k.
We must make sure ALL apps (including Taxi apps) are regulated, if we don't want to become glorified Uber whores!
A few years ago Hailo made the statement that their biggest enemy was the street hail.
Note: UPHD stands for United Private Hire Drivers.
Who can forget Uber's last protest to TfL, where 250,000 (unverified) signatures, were delivered to the wronge building by protesting Uber drivers.
TAXI LEAKS EXTRA BIT :
London Taxi Driver/Photographer Terry Gibbons (above right) has an eye for pictures.
Terry carries his camera in his Taxi, incase something inspires him.
His work is so good, that he's just been featured in an exhibition at the Oxo Tower.
See video below which appeared on the BBC London News
Terry was recently featured on London Taxi Radio podcast ....UKIP INITIATIVE: THE KNOWLEDGE
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Fly to Grenoble in France from only £19 return
Ahoy pirates, check out these bargain flights to super cute Grenoble in France we have come across on our flights finder. Using cheap flights and adding a bargain accommodation is a great way to see a new place without breaking the bank. Click here for things to do while in Grenoble! Flight details Direct flights… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT
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