Super chic Kos: 4nts B&B from £383pp incl. flights & 5* beach hotel - private pool upgrades avail

Treat yourself to a little bit of the 5* lifestyle this October Pirates. If you suffer from the post summer blues, a 4 night mini break to the adults only resort of Lango Design Hotel & Spa on the Greek island of Kos. This stunning accommodation is in the perfect location, right next to the… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Rustic glamping: Wooden chalet stay in the Scottish woods from £42.50pppn - summer 2019 dates

Ditch the gadgets and turn off those phone Pirates, because we have found this adorable glamping chalet in the middle of the Scottish wilderness that is perfect fro those of you who wish to get away from it all. Arda glamping consists of a handmade wooden cabin that takes you back to basics, allowing you… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Caribbean dreamin': 14nts all inclusive in Dom Rep from £769pp incl. flights, 4* hotel & more

Extend your summer Pirates with a trip to the Caribbean, but why go for a week when for a little more you can jet of for 14 whole nights? Thanks to a cheeky discount code, you can enjoy 2 weeks in the 4* Gran Ventana Beach Resort. Sat right on the beach, you will be… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Transgender Uber drivers unable to log-on due to facial recognition software issues

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In a bizarre case of computer says "no", a transgender Uber driver, was unable to log on to the app after the facial recognition software failed.

In the United States, Uber drivers are required to take the occasional selfie for the app, as a security measure. This subsequently caused a problem for Janey Webb as facial features had altered due to the transitioning process. As a result Janey was unable to log onto the app.

It is alleged that the software involved with facial recognition struggles not only to identify those who are transgender, but also those who are from different ethnic and racial backgrounds.

This software has caused some concern due to its use, not only by Uber, but also the police in both Florida and Oregon.

The number of drivers affected by the problems surrounding the software are relatively few, but there are concerns over civil rights and the software's inability to distinguish between the many facial differences.

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Bella Ciao! Rome flights from £35rtn

Ciao pirates! It's time to visit the land of pizza, pasta and pastrami with these bargain flights to Rome from our Flights Finder! We've been eyeing up all sorts of autumn dates for a city break - a great option for avoiding the crowds and sweltering heat of the summer! Flight Details Flights from London… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Fab fortnight in 5* Turkey from £485pp: 14nts all inclusive in Autumn - incl. flights

Pirates, get a bit of 5* luxury in your life with this brilliant All Inclusive holiday to Didim in Turkey; 14 nights in September starts from just £485 per person, based on 2 sharing. Direct flights and accommodation for 2 weeks is included in the price plus it's easy to add transfers, car hire or… Niamh_UK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Eurostar Christmas dates launched: Paris, Brussels, Bruges & Lille from £29 each way

Mateys! Eurostar has released seats to Paris, Brussels, Bruges and Lille for the Christmas and New Years season, with tickets starting from just £29 each way. Trains are (mostly) direct from London St. Pancras International station, and with prices this good, the hardest decision you'll have to make is which Christmas markets to visit! However,… Niamh_UK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Uber and Lyft beat Miami Taxis in federal court

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Uber and Lyft have received a boost this week after the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in their favour against taxi proprietors in Miami-Dade County.

The court unanimously ruled that taxi owners and operators have no right to block ride hailing firms from operating in the region.

There are around 2100 taxi medallion owners in the Miami-dade area which service 2.7 million people, at one point these medallions were worth in excess of $400,000, they are now worth around $35,000 since the legalisation of ride hailing apps.

Since Ubers arrival the ride sharing market exceeds the taxi market by around five to one, and according to The Miami Herald the drink-drive figures in the area have plummeted by 65%.

Ride-hailing apps in Miami-Dade were legalised in 2016, which has caused a massive drop in the value of taxi medallions. This prompted the three main cab companies in the region to initiate a legal action against the county's regulatory body asking for the industry to be bailed out, this action subsequently failed.

The case itself revolved around the fifth ammendment, with the taxi industry arguing that deregulation was unconstitutional and asking for a compensation package of around $1 billion.

Forbes reported that Judge Stanley Marcus, threw out the claim on the grounds that the medallion gave the owners the right to operate a taxi, but not to exclude competition from the marketplace.

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7nts in the Canaries in October from £189pp incl. flights & hotel - solo from £285

If you find yourself itching for a cheapy 7 night getaway to the post season sun then why not snap up this week in Tenerife that comes in at less than £200pp Head out to the Canary Islands this October where the temperatures are still in the low to mid 20s - certainly better than… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Late season: All Inclusive Croatia holiday 7nts from £295pp - incl. flights & hotel

Ahoy mateys! Looking to bag a cheap All Inclusive holiday this autumn? Well then we think this one could do. You'll be staying at the small and friendly Holiday Village Sagitta a short bus ride from the small Central Dalmatian town of Omis. Here you'll be staying right by the beach with a pool at… Cee POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Fights break out between Uber drivers and Turkish security in Istanbul

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Fights broke out Thursday 9, between Istanbul security officers and Uber drivers who were protesting to get their vehicles back after they were seized by authorities.

Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim effectively put an end to Uber in Turkey when he announced a ruling that would render Uber driver's licenses insufficient.

Since the demise of Uber in Turkey, many drivers have seen their vehicles seized by authorities, and today a group of former Uber drivers decided to protest in hope of having their vehicles returned.

According to a report in the Hurriyat Daily News, the protest was organised on social media, with former uber drivers first going to the police center in Istanbul’s Bakırköy neighborhood to demand the return of their cars.

Arguments started with police officers who did not let them enter the center, before they moved their protest to the municipality headquarters in the Fatih district.

It wasn't long before fights broke out between security officers who refused them access to their vehicles.

It's not yet clear if any arrests were made or any reports of injuries.

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All inclusive Mexico beach bargain from £660pp - incl. 7nts resort, flights, bags & transfers

Pirates, treat yourselves to a late summer getaway with this all inclusive break to the beautiful beaches of Mexico! Our Package Finder is offering 7 nights at the 4* Riu Vallarta Hotel, along with direct flights, luggage, transfers and ATOL protection. The cheapest time to go is mid-September. There can be some sporadic rain this… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

5* Sicily luxury break 3nts from £268pp - incl. flights, top-hotel w. Clarins spa & breakfast

Ahoy mateys! Next up we've spotted this gorgeous Sicily getaway placing you on the west of the island close to some of the island’s finest beaches. You will be staying regally at the refined (and top-rated) 5* Giardino di Costanza situated in a tranquil haven of palm trees and fountains, all surrounded by olive groves… Cee POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Dazzling Dubai 5* family break 5nts from £689pp - incl. Half-board Dine Around, flights & more

Ahoy mateys! Next up we've got a once in a lifetime Dubai holiday in store for you you'll be staying at the luxurious, Travellers' Choice awarded 5* Jumeirah Mina A'Salam right on the private beach with a whole host of freebies for you and your family, such as Wild Wadi Waterpark tickets. But best… Cee POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Stunning 7nt Sri Lanka beach & safari break from £899pp - incl. hotels, flights, meals & tours

Pirates, the best kept secret in Asia is the beautiful island of Sri Lanka - and now's the time to discover it with an incredible package from TourCenter! This 7 night Sri Lanka trip takes in gorgeous beaches, national parks and even special treats like a leopard safari and whale watching! Hotels are included in… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Thug spared jail time after beating Minicab driver unconscious

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Minicab driver Rob King, 64, was beaten so badly by teenage thug Damian Lewis, 19, that he was barely recognisable.

Taxipoint reported the assault that saw King viciously punched unconscious during the unprovoked attack in the early hours of July, 1, in Sheerness, Kent.

Lewis was given 120 days in jail, suspended for a year.According to the KentOnline, Lewis will have to wear an electronic tag as part of a 9pm to 6am curfew until September 26 and was ordered to pay Mr King, who has not worked since the attack, £500 compensation

He must also pay £115 victim support, £85 prosecution costs and undertake 200 hours unpaid community work.

The suspended sentence came as a shock to members of King's family considering the brutality of the attack, but because Lewis pleaded guilty, a more lenient punishment was handed down to him at Maidstone Magistrates Court.

King is now left to pick up the pieces while his attacker serves out his punishment.

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New York City Council Capped The Number Of Ubers Allowed On City Streets

The New York City Council just passed the bill to cap the number of Uber drivers for 12 months, along with four other bills. An overwhelming majority of the City Council’s 51 council members voted in favor of the bills.

The City’s 12-month pause on new vehicle licenses will threaten one of the few reliable transportation options while doing nothing to fix the subways or ease congestion. We take the Speaker at his word that the pause is not intended to reduce service for New Yorkers and we trust that he will hold the TLC accountable, ensuring that no New Yorker is left stranded. In the meantime, Uber will do whatever it takes to keep up with growing demand and we will not stop working with city and state leaders, including Speaker Johnson, to pass real solutions like comprehensive congestion pricing.

UBER-CONGESTED. The New York City Council is expected to vote on setting a cap on all new Uber vehicles on Wednesday. The bill, if it passes, would halt the issue of any new licenses for any new ride-hailing service drivers for a 12 month period. Several outlets have reported that the City Council is likely to vote in favor of the bill. If the vote goes as predicted, the outcome could be a boon to drivers and, as the New York Times notes, "a major blow" to the ride sharing service.

This is the first of several bills on which the City Council will vote in rapid succession. Others will decide a similar fate for other ride-hail apps like Lyft and Juno; another would establish a minimum pay rate (effectively a minimum wage) that ride-hail companies must pay its drivers operating in NYC.

DECONGESTING NYC. These bills are a response to New York City’s increasingly congested streets, for a number of people, including leaders at the city’s public transportation authority, the MTA, have largely blamed Uber and its ilk. According to Bloomberg, the use of app-based ride services has skyrocketed in the last couple of years -- its drivers now represent "more than half of all for-hire cars on the road" in New York. Meanwhile, the number of iconic yellow cabs is virtually unchanged in the same period of time, thanks to a strict (and costly) medallion system.

By limiting the number of ride-hailing service drivers, the existing drivers would be able to complete more trips, and make more money in the process.

Predictably, Uber is not happy about New York City Council’s plans. "A 12-month pause on new for-hire vehicle licenses will leave New Yorkers stranded while doing nothing to prevent congestion, fix the subways and help struggling taxi medallion owners," an Uber spokesperson told the New York Times.

UBER-WORKED. In bringing this series of bills to the City Council, council-members hope to create a more sustainable job market for ride-hail app drivers. As the number of ride-hail drivers on the roads has risen, many have started to buckle under the economic difficulties of the situation. Most lack benefits like a 401K or health insurance. Low wages are rampant --a new report found that Uber and Lyft drivers in the U.S. only make a median profit (factoring in insurance, maintenance, repairs, and gas) of $8.55 per hour -- which is, in New York City, well below the minimum wage set by the state. The situation has become so grim for some that six taxi drivers have taken their own lives in New York City alone, according to the New York Times.

Despite the tough situation for drivers, Uber has continued to grow. The company had a very healthy first quarter of this year, raking in a $2.46 billion profit, according to the Wall Street Journal. There are rumors that Uber might go public some time next year. A driver cap in the biggest city in the U.S. could put that plan in jeopardy.

A 12-month ban on new licenses isn’t a death knell for the company, not by a long shot. But the cap might buy legislators some more time to study the effect the ride hailing industry has been having on the city, and make sure it’s working for everyone.

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Lovin' the Lanza life: 4-7nts half board from £335pp incl. flights & 4* hotel

Blast away the winter cobwebs of winter with a short sharp shot of sunshine in the Canaries. Jet off to Lanzarote the December, leaving the festive stress behind you, to the 4* Elba Lanzarote Royal Village Resort. Where you can enjoy temperatures in the 20s as well as the half board food available. A short… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Loving it in Lapland: 3nts B&B w/ flights from £361pp - upgrades avail log cabin or igloo

Realise your inner child's dreams this winter with a trip to Lapland. Discover the magic of this winter wonderland with a 3 night trip in peak Northern Lights season. Relax in either a double room at the Wilderness Hotel & Igloos Inari, with breakfast thrown in. Or upgrade to something truly special and sleep in… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

All inclusive Moroccan week in winter from £382pp incl. flights, hotel & more - solo from £582

Beat those winter blues and ignore the incoming festive stress with an all inclusive week in north Africa. Get that tan topped up on the Moroccan beaches of Agadir. Go all inclusive for a week at the 4* Club Hotel Riu Tikida Dunas with your favourite shipmate - or solo if that's more your vibe!… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT