Pedestrian left with critical injuries following collision with cyclist in Hackney

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Officers from the Metropolitan Police Roads and Transport Command are appealing for witnesses and information after a woman was left with critical injuries following a collision with a cyclist.On Tuesday, 28 August at approximately 17:07hrs police were called to reports of a pedestrian and cyclist in collision on Kingsland High Street, E8.The pedestrian, a woman, believed to be in her 50s collided with the pedal cyclist as she attempted to cross the road.Officers attended along with the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance.The woman was taken to hospital where she remains with life-threatening injuries.Officers are currently trying to trace her next of kin.The cyclist, only described as a male, initially stopped due to coming of his bike, however, made off a few moments later.The bike was later abandoned on Approach Close, N16 and it has been recovered by police.At this stage there has been no arrests.Road closures are in place and enquiries continue. CCTV footage is being reviewed by officers.Detective Constable Darren Case, Serious Collisions Investigations Unit [SCIU] said: "This is a shocking incident as it appears the cyclist involved did not stop to assist the victim or contact the emergency services, instead making off."We need to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time. Did you see the cyclist before, during or after the collision? Maybe you are in possession of dash cam footage or filmed the cyclist on your mobile phone as he made off, if you did it is vital that you make contact with us."We are also appealing directly to the cyclist along with his friends and family who may know of his whereabouts, the pedestrian has suffered life threatening injuries as a result of this collision and it is important that you do the right thing and make contact with police."

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Mad for Madeira: Luxe 4nts autumn escape from £278pp - incl. 5* hotel, flights & breakfast

Ahoy mateys! Check out this scenic Madeira escape that we've spotted. You will be staying at the elegant 5* Quinta das Vistas Palace Gardens with sweeping views of Funchal and the Atlantic Ocean. There are a couple of large swimming pools here along with spa facilities for a totally relaxing stay. This holiday has availability… Castaway_Cee POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Luxurious 5* Marbella autumn escape 3nts from £378pp - incl. half board, hotel & flights

Ahoy mateys! We've laid eyes on the luxurious 5* Vincci Seleccion Estrella del Mar in Marbella for a relaxing break close to the beach with half board included in your stay. Gastronomy and wellness come together here with a 4 outdoor swimmings pools, a spa and beach club (with an even bigger spa ) and… Castaway_Cee POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Miami mega bargain: 7nt beach break from £494pp - incl. hotel & flights

Escape the British drizzle and party in Miami this autumn pirates! With this flight & hotel deal from Expedia, you'll be staying on North Beach, just a few minutes' by taxi from the sights and sounds of South Beach and Ocean Drive. We're eyeing up a trip in late-November, when the sunshine is blazing and… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Picture perfect Portugal: 3nts from £135pp incl. 5* hotel, breakfast & flights

Pirates, if you love Portugal, hit up this deal for a winter escape: 3 nights from £135pp including the 5* Algarve Casino Hotel, breakfast & flights. This classic holiday spot is sure to provide a trip to remember - soak up that 5* luxury. Holiday details Travel duration: 3 nights (longer or shorter stays possible)… Bosun-Dawes POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Flights to Dublin from just £19rtn - Departures from across the UK

Set sail for the Irish capital this autumn with these bargain Dublin fares from our Flights Finder! Below we've added departures from 7 UK cities, and you can find even more options here. The cheapest options are between October and December, when there's a bit of autumn crisp in the air - perfect pub time!… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Stylish 4* West London stay from £44.50pp - 2 restaurants & spa on-site

Ahoy mateys! Treat yourself and someone you care about to a stylish stay in the capital this autumn. We found a string of cheap Sunday rates over at the luxe 4* Hotel Dorsett Shepherd's Bush just next to Westfield shopping centre and with easy access to Notting Hill, Earls Court, Kensington and Olympia. Prices… Castaway_Cee POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Pretty Prague: 3nts Xmas market trip from £129pp incl. 4* hotel & flights

Pirates, if you're after a totally darling trip around some of the world's cutest Christmas markets, try this one for size: 3 nights in Prague from £129pp including the 4* Amigo City Centre Hotel and return flights... Holiday details Travel duration: 3 nights (longer or shorter stays possible) Example date: 11 14 December 2018… Bosun-Dawes POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Winning in winter: Flights to Lisbon from £29 return

Pirates, we love Portugal and especially Lisbon so are super happy to find these bargain flights for under £30 return. The Lisbon flights are direct from London with the option of flying from Manchester and Edinburgh for a little bit more. The flights span November and December when the weather could reach up to 18°.… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

EXCLUSIVE...Re: Mishcon De Reya Group Action by Sean Paul Day

Certain drivers have been castigated somewhat for highlighting a number of concerns- concerns that can’t be addressed until drivers know the terms of the contract. I know of nowhere else where we would be so obliging. Although presented in a different way it seems not too dissimilar to NY drivers being offered a $100m ‘continuity fund’ for periods of hardship. 

In the first instance, I’d like to know how an out of court settlement might legitimise Uber’s modus operandi and secondly, how a case might determine any future litigation filed against the company. 

Surely, the underpinning of all FAQ’s is a company’s T&C? 

It seems odd they made one so readily available, without the other as a point of reference. Written terms that refer to particular regulations is a must. The Provisions of Services Regulation that came into force in 2009 requires businesses to inform customers of certain information that are specific to this case, 

Drivers should be concerned about what they are signing into. That’s not being a doom merchant, it’s defending ones own best interests, both as an individual and as a trade. After all, drivers have to register to be considered a potential claimant and in doing so, there are possible implications not just for ourselves, but for the way the industry moves forward, all things considered. Registering an interest at this point may not be binding, but how many drivers have been made aware of this? 

Those that are set to benefit are naturally quite keen to get the process started, not least Mischon De Reya. Would it not have been good idea for the LTDA to have insisted the T&C be in place as a prerequisite of drivers signing up to the scheme. 

That would serve in everyone’s best interests, no? 

Sean Paul Day 

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Beautiful Bali: 9nt tropical getaway from £618pp - incl. 4* hotel & flights

It's time to treat yourselves to some of the finest beaches in southeast Asia with this Bali deal we spotted over at Expedia! You'll be spending 9 nights at the 4* Sense Sunset Seminyak, well located for seeing the best of the island. We've added departures between September and November - an ideal time to… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Driver and Private Hire Operator allowed to keep licenses after using unlicensed vehicle to ferry passenger

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A private hire driver from Somerset has been allowed to continue operating although he was caught using a personal unlicensed vehicle to ferry a paying passenger around. Sedgemoor District Council called the driver and his unnamed private hire operator before their licensing panel to decide whether they were still considered "fit and proper" to hold respective licenses. Both the driver and operator were reprimanded after it was revealed that the driver used a personal vehicle supplied by the operator to pick up an elderly lady from a doctor's surgery. According to the Somerset Live, the "confidential session" was held on Monday 20, with the full details of the decision being published on the Thursday. The panel said that the operator must be held accountable just as much as the driver of the vehicle and that "public trust and confidence was vital" within the private hire industry. The driver admitted driving an unlicensed vehicle. The operator accepted responsibility and said that they recognise that what they did was unlawful, but stressed that their main concern was the wellbeing of the elderly passenger. They also admitted that they were aware of the regulations that they were breaking by authorising the use of an unlicensed vehicle. The panel highlighted the seriousness of what had occurred and pointed out that it was indeed a criminal offence which would of had serious insurance implications if an incident had arisen. With everything taken into account the panel decided to issue a "final warning" to both the driver and operator and not take their licenses away. The driver received eight points on his driving licence, while the operator was issued four points on its private hire operators licence.

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Family early-bird: 4* Corfu All Inclusive spring holiday 7nts from £351pp - incl. flights

Ahoy early-birds! We've spotted this family spring holiday to Corfu next year with all inclusive included in your stay placing you right at the 4* Aeolos Beach Resort, nestled between a picturesque mountain and a sandy beach in an elevated spot. There are good rates in May next year (or, if you are able… Castaway_Cee POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Driverless taxis set to feature at Tokyo 2020 Olympics

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A Japanese robotics firm has teamed up with a local taxi operator in a bid to launch an autonomous taxi in Tokyo just in time for the 2020 Olympic Games. Robotics company ZMP’s CEO Hisashi Taniguchi said on Thursday after announcing the partnership with taxi firm Hinomaru Kotsu “Autonomous taxis and the taxi industry can grow and prosper together,"

Hinomaru are said have 607 cars operating in the Japenese capital putting them in the top ten in terms of taxi fleet size.

An aging population, especially in more rural parts of Japan, has made recruiting the number of drivers to meet demand for vehicles more difficult for some taxi operators.

"We have been trying to improve diversity by hiring more new graduates, women and foreigners, but this will not be enough to ease labor shortages," Hinomaru President Kazutaka Tomita said."We will have to compensate for the lack of supply by using autonomous driving technology."If testing is successful ZMP are planning to use the fleet of taxis to move athletes and dignitaries around during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

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Cool Athens winter city break from £86.50pp - 4nts central hotel, breakfast & flights

Ahoy, if you fancy a little trip to Athens in Greece then sometimes the cheapest way can be to put together a diy trip and we have done just that. We have found some cheap flights for under £35 return and teamed them with a bargain 3* hotel for 4 nights with breakfast included. Use… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Uber And Tesla’s Money Pit Swallows Billions, As Our Nation Is Lost On The Playing Fields Of Eaton.

Japanese carmaker Toyota is investing $500m in Uber, it confirmed late last night, valuing Uber at more than $70bn as part of a deal to work together on driverless cars. 

So, the company is said to be worth $70bn? A company that has had to postpone its IPO because of crippling debt !!!

Apart from the plethora of expensive court settlements, Uber’s expensive driverless car programme has been plagued by delays after it caused a pedestrian death earlier this year.

The world’s largest automaker is flinging big bets around in the hope that something sticks. It might be better off doing what it knows best.

Toyota Motor Corp. said Tuesday it’s deepening ties with Uber Technologies Inc., investing $500 million and making Sienna minivans equipped with the tech company’s self-driving software. A yet-to-be determined third party will operate that fleet. One day earlier, four Toyota-affiliated parts companies announced a joint venture to develop software that manages components for automated driving. A few months before that, Toyota put $1 billion into Southeast Asia’s largest ride-hailing provider, Grab, the largest such investment by an automaker.

From chunky stakes in mobility and autonomy to financing partnerships and doubling down in China, the Japanese leader is splashing out on the future of the car. Increasingly, though, it looks like two Toyotas: One that remains squarely focused on cost-cutting and operating within the confines of a struggling world market, the other trying to spend its way out of the gloom.  

This new deal will see Toyota and Uber working together on car safety systems for autonomous vehicles.

Last month, Uber chief operating officer Barney Harford made the statement to the media that the company was "not focused in the short-term" on profits, but was instead piling investment into driverless cars and its other businesses.

Another company that had a go-private failure and is now in a position where it will have to add to its debt to keep business going is Tesla. Unless it is able to turn its auto business profitable fast, it is going to have to raise massive funds again.

Bankers have already cut Tesla’s share price estimates after the debacle, although some investors were buoyed, claiming Tesla could be worth far more (eventually). Tesla shares fell as much as 5pc on Monday. 

TAXI LEAKS EXTRA BIT : by Lenny Etheridge. 

Gerald Gouriet QC's summary of Judge Arbuthnot's decisions concerning Uber, during Uber's London License Appeal.

With our courts compromised by the dollar, we are left to question the safety of our nation as a whole.

This country was lost on the playing fields of Eton.

TAXI LEAKS LATE NIGHT EXTRA !

It’s not all bad news though....

Taken from the Uber people Blog mainly (Uber drivers).

Now Uber is stuck. If the IPO fails to meet the needed value mark, Uber will have a huge problem with cash flow. Soft Bank and the rest that have carried Uber are no long willing to pump good money after bad. If Uber sells off the self driving unit, investors will dry up. Investors will not fund a cheap taxi company with billions in debt. The only hope for Uber is to have self drivers on the road and quickly. Not going to happen it appears.

Drivers have a window right now. If even 2 or 3 big markets go the direction of NYC, Uber will loose control of the drivers to the states and the laws that protect employees. The momentum will move state to state until Uber is toast

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Swiss lakeside bliss: 5* Lake Lugano break 2nts from £197pp - incl. flights & hotel

Ahoy mateys! Treat yourself to a scenic lakeside stay by the Lake Lugano in Switzerland, right on the border to Italy. This crystal clear Alpine lake enjoys a Mediterranean climate with citrus trees and palm trees growing here, and we've laid eyes on the elegant, top-rated 5* Swiss Diamond Hotel Lugano offering an indoor and… Castaway_Cee POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Autumn getaway to Turkey from £178pp - incl. 7nts hotel & flights

Pirates, get some late season sunshine with an autumn break to Turkey! Using our Holiday Finder we spotted 7 nights at the Lemas Suite Hotel in Side. Flights are included from a variety of UK airports. This deal departs in October, when temperatures out there hover in the mid-20s. Find more dates and board bases… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

mytaxi comes to Oxford

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As Uber shelve plans to operate in Oxford, mytaxi launched in the city yesterday.

The licensed taxi app have around 100 drivers on the platform at the moment, in what is the sixth city in the UK from where they operate.

Local interest has prompted mytaxi’s leap into Oxford. One of the main attractions of mytaxi to cabbies in the area is the potential reduction of down-time and the willingness to work within the regulatory framework.

Whilst some drivers are enthusiastic at MyTaxis arrival, there are also some who are a little more cautious, with concerns being voiced regarding the fact that MyTaxi being a national app as opposed to a local entity.

MyTaxi are offering a 50% reduction on all trips until the end of September.

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Winter flights to Podgorica, Montenegro from £36 return

Pirates, we have found these super cheap flights to Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro for under £40 return. The flights span November, December and January, during November the weather could reach a nice 17° - use our flights finder for more options. Podgorica is really pretty and offers stunning lakes and bridges, a centuries old… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT