Cool in Krakow: 3nts in luxe 5* hotel from £177pp incl. flights

Pirates, head off to gorgeous Krakow for 3 nights from £177pp including the 5* Grand Hotel Krakow & flights. This 130-year-old hotel was voted one of the top 3 hotels in the city by the Michelin Red Guide, a great luxury stay in Poland's prettiest city. Christmas market dates are also available. Holiday details: Travel… jcrdawes POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Solo in New York from £591 (incl. pre-Christmas dates): 3nt Manhattan stay & Virgin flights

New York is not a city that can be done cheaply, and it's even more difficult for solo travellers so we've discovered a way for all the single ladies (and gentlemen) to squeeze every last drop of value out of a visit to Manhattan. A 3-night stay, including direct flights, can be booked from just… Niamh_UK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Luxe 4* Tenerife group/family holiday 7nts from £277pp - incl. flights & aparthotel

Ahoy mateys! We've spotted the lush Balinese-style haven 4* Regency Country Club in Tenerife boasting an inviting infinity pool overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and 2 restaurants, among other things. The hotel offers a range of accommodation suitable for families/groups as well as couples. This is a really flexible holiday and you can choose from a… Cee POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

New York Uber driver who was driving with a suspended licence mounts pavement crushing two pedestrians

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An Uber driver who reportedly was driving while holding a suspended licence lost control of his vehicle and mounted the pavement in New York City injuring at least 4 people. The incident happened on Monday 30 at around 3:30pm. Eye witnesses said they saw blood and gasoline spill all over the floor. According to a report in NBC New York, the Uber driver was arrested at the scene and later claimed he was distracted by his passenger who he says was being sick. Uber driver Amir Saleemi, 43, is said to of swerved his vehicle losing control, sending his SUV onto the pavement and into a T-Mobile store and a restaurant. Two pedestrians were crushed by the vehicles crumbled metal. Saleemi and his passenger were also injured.News 4confirmed that Uber are assisting with the police in their investigations.

Further details are yet to be released.

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2019 Ibiza spring break: 4nts from £219pp incl. flights & funky design hotel - solo from £338

Look towards your 2019 holiday Pirates and grab some early bird bargains, like this early season getaway to Ibiza. Now, we reckon you won't find a more unique hotel on the Balearic island than the 4* Paradiso Ibiza Art Hotel, with decor taken straight out of Miami in the 70s, this fun accommodation offers a… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

We're mad for Madeira: 3nts in 5* manor hotel from £191pp incl. flights & breakfast

Pirates, get that holiday spice with a trip to the Portugese island of Madeira. ff the European coastblah including the 5* Quinta Do Monte Estalagem, breakfast & flights. To change holiday details, just click the Calendar/More dates button then add the departure airport you want, number of nights and party size. There is a calendar… jcrdawes POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Ultra All inclusive 5* Turkey family holiday from £364pp - incl. palatial hotel & flights

Arr mateys! Now this is our idea of a perfect Turkey holiday. Stay at the palatial (there's no better word for it) and top-rated 5* Litore Hotel Resort & Spa on an Ultra All Inclusive basis. The resort offers a selection of indoor and outdoor pools, 3 restaurants and 2000 m² spa area with uninterrupted… Cee POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Winter sun: Magical Marrakech all inclusive getaway from £248pp - 7nts 4* hotel & flights

Ahoy there pirates, we have been experiencing some bizarre weather in the UK at the mo but we are sure come winter it will be rather chilly, escape the cold with this awesome holiday in Morocco. This Marrakech getaway is on an all inclusive basis meaning you will receive all meals, snacks and drinks included… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Twice as nice: Fly to Athens and Jordan from less than £100 return

Here's one for the history buffs out there - or simply those Pirates for an adventure. With these incredibly cheap fares we have put together this double dip trip to both Athens and Aqaba, Jordan. Visit the Acropolis and the historical city of Petra in one trip and savour memories that will last a lifetime!… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

In a bid to reduce the “rocketing” number of minicabs circulating within the congestion charge zone, Mayor Sadiq Khan said he may introduce tougher emission rules, limiting the type of private hire vehicles able to claim a 100 per cent discount on the £11.50 weekday charge next April. Not quite a promise.....more a threat!

Transport for London said if this were bought in, it could cut the number of minicabs in the zone by up to 45 per cent — from 18,000 to 10,000 — and raise about £115,000 a day. 

Black cabs will continue to be exempt from the C-charge as they can carry wheelchair users.

Taxi orgs must keep an eye on this issue as we don't want this to change suddenly in another "done deal".

The number of minicabs in central London, including Uber vehicles, has “rocketed” from 4,000 a day since the C-charge was introduced in 2003, TfL said. It blames the increasing popularity of Uber and the growth of home deliveries for causing congestion. 

Cutting the number of minicabs would reduce pollution and improve bus journey times, it added.

The new rules would require petrol and diesel minicabs to meet the EU’s “Euro 6” emission standards, emit no more than 75g/km of CO2 and be able to run for at least 20 miles in “zero emission” mode. TfL said about 10 per cent of minicabs that currently qualify for the discount would become ineligible. 

It is thought more modern versions of the Toyota Prius hybrid, used by many Uber drivers, already meet these standards and thus will continue to be exempt. Uber declined to comment.

However, the rules — which would be introduced alongside an ultra-low emission zone that will charge older polluting vehicles an extra £12.50 a day — would be tightened in 2021 so that only fully electric vehicles will get the discount.

TfL’s Alex Williams said: “It is only right we keep the discounts and exemptions for the scheme under review to make sure it continues to be effective.” 

Mr Khan wants 80 per cent of all trips to be made on foot, by bike or public transport by 2041.

Source : Standard 

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Vegas baby! 5nt Hard Rock Hotel stay from £497pp - incl. Virgin flights & bags (2019 dates)

Mateys, tick Vegas off your bucket list in 2019 and pay only pirate prices with a stay at the immensely popular Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. This deal -- including return flights and checked bags -- starts from as little as £497 per person, based on 2 sharing This price is for March, when the… Niamh_UK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Hit the Bulgarian slopes: 3-7nt ski break from £199 incl. flights, hotel, meals, ski hire & pass

Celebrate the end of the heatwave by looking ahead to your winter escape. Our friends at TourCenter are offering this incredible ski deal where you can hit the Bulgarian slopes. Go for either 3, 5 or 7 nights and stay at the 4* Hotel Lion in the middle of the Bulgarian mountains. Half board meals… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Closed for business. Uber calls time on it's self-driving truck division

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Uber has announced it will being stopping its self-driving truck program to focus solely on its cars. According to a report published by the BBC, Uber have said they believe having their entire autonomous team's energy, expertise and focus on their driverless Car section is the best way forward for the company. Uber started their self-driving truck venture two years ago in 2016 with a San Francisco based team and later that year they were the world's first company to deliver a shipment using the autonomous tech. Uber Freight, a separate division of trucking will be unaffected by the decision to stop producing self-driving trucks. Uber Freight aims to link truck drivers with details of nearby available loads, which if suits them, can be accepted as a job.

Uber's ATG (Advanced Technologies Group) will now focus all its energy on driverless cars which has suffered some major sets backs, none more so than the death of a female pedestrian who was knocked over by one of Uber's self driving vehicles which failed to stop. Uber have just last week announced that they will start tests on driverless cars again, but will take things back to "manual mode" which means a human operator will remain in full control of the vehicle at all times. The testing will initially be used to collect data and improve its mapping system.

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Budapest Christmas market season: 3nts from £209pp incl. luxury 5* hotel & flights

Pirates, head to stunning Budapest with 3 nights from £209pp including the 5* Corinthia Hotel Budapest & flights. This gorgeous Grand Dame is a vintage property with exquisite features and services - perfect for a luxurious base from which to explore the city's charming Christmas markets. Holiday details: Travel duration: 3 nights (longer or shorter… jcrdawes POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

All inclusive Halkidiki holiday from £234pp - 7nts 3* hotel & flights

Ahoy pirates, any of you looking for an all inclusive getaway then we have just the thing, check out his awesome holiday in Halkidiki for a really great price. The late season getaway in Greece will see you staying for a week based on 2 sharing with all meals, snacks and drinks included You can… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Taxi protests set to continue in Spain after talks with government falls short on driver demands

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The Spanish taxi protests will continue as driver representatives fail to agree a deal with government officials after four hours of negotiations yesterday. Taxi associations expressed their disappointment at the governments offer to simply move licensing powers to regional authorities. The taxi industry claim that this action would not fix the problem, but extend the issue to 17 separate regions.The taxi protests affecting major cities including Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia, plus many more, comes at the height of the tourist season in Spain. José Luis Ábalos, the Public Works Minister, is under pressure from The Popular Party and Ciudadanos and will be quizzed on the “chaos” being caused across Spain.The protest has also been supported by drivers with similar grievances from neighbouring regions and countries. A Portuguese licensed taxi driver was seen supporting the indefinite strike on Spanish shores. More meetings are scheduled between Spanish authorities and taxi associations as the ongoing protest surrounding unfair competition from ride-hailing firms like Uber or Cabify continues.

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End summer on a high: 7nt Mexico from £778pp - All inclusive beach resort, flights, bags & more

As summer draws to a close, First Choice is offering £100 off end-of-season, long-haul holidays like this 7-night package to Puerto Vallarta in Mexico, starting from as little as £678 per person, based on 2 sharing. This offer includes everything you need for an all inclusive trip; direct flights, checked bags, transfers, all meals and… Niamh_UK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Solidarity : Striking Spanish Taxi Drivers Sleep Out As Blockade Reaches Sixth Day #HuelgaTaxis

Thousands of Licensed Taxi drivers across Spain have joined a strike against ride-hailing companies like Uber, demanding the government restrict their numbers.

The striking taxi drivers, some of whom have been camping out for many days, say the services threaten their livelihood and are putting thousands of jobs at risk.

As a result, they have blocked main roads in the capital, Madrid, and in Barcelona with their parked cars.

A meeting on Monday to attempt to end the strike failed to reach a deal.

Taxi unions want the government to enforce a law which requires just one ride-hailing licence for every 30 taxi licences.

According to Spanish newspaper El Pais, the government offered to give licensing powers to each of the regions during a four-hour meeting. This was rejected by taxi representatives, who say it would not fix the issue, but just pass it along.

The meeting is due to resume later on Monday in the hope of finding a resolution.

Union representatives said in a statement that "Uber and Cabify are putting the viability of the taxi sector and 130,000 jobs at risk", adding it "considers this unfair competition intolerable".

The strike began in Barcelona last Wednesday, after the Spanish government appealed against a ruling by the Barcelona authorities that limited the number of licences for taxi services booked by smartphone apps.

Madrid, Valencia, Bilbao and Seville are all following in Barcelona's footsteps and are calling their own stoppages, causing widespread disruption.

The strike is now trending on Twitter, with the hashtag "HuelgaTaxis" generating thousands of tweets, with people sharing pictures of the strikes in their areas

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Gorgeous Greek getaway in 2019: 5nts from £267pp incl. flights & aparthotel

Beat the post summer holiday blues with a sneaky late season getaway to the Greek island of Kefalonia. We have discovered a cheap and cheerful deal to the 3* Silo Apartments in spring 2019, located a short walk from the coast. If your a little strapped for cash at the moment, have no fear as… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Malta 5* luxury break 4nts from just £237pp - incl. flights, Radisson Blu hotel & breakfast

Arr mateys! Escape to one of Malta's most exclusive 5-star resorts, the Travellers' Choice awarded Radisson Blu hotel! Boasting a popular spa, several swimming pools and a short stroll to the beach it's the perfect luxury getaway on the small amber coloured island in the Mediterranean. This package is totally flexible, and you can choose… Cee POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT