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Event venues turn to taxi apps and digital hailing tools to manage late-night crowd departures
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (505+ words) Large entertainment venues across the UK are increasingly partnering with taxi booking platforms and digital hailing technology to manage the surge of passengers leaving events late at night. Concert halls, arenas and theatres regularly release thousands of people within a…...
Glasgow named UK private hire capital as research finds 10% of residents use PHVs daily
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (406+ words) Glasgow has been identified as the UK's leading city for private hire vehicle use, with one in 10 residents making a journey in a pre-booked car or ride-hailing vehicle each day, according to research commissioned by taxi insurance specialists The Taxi…...
From fine dining to clubbing: Leeds’ most requested Uber destinations revealed
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (275+ words) New data released by Uber'has identified the most requested destinations in Leeds, offering insight into how residents and visitors travel across the city for culture, entertainment, dining and retail. Based on millions of trips and deliveries made nationwide, the figures…...
Man jailed after falsely posing as taxi driver to sexually assault woman in Nottingham
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (323+ words) A man who sexually assaulted a woman after falsely claiming to be a taxi driver has been jailed for 15 months at Nottingham Crown Court. Kelvin Ndoro, 42, admitted targeting a woman in her 20s as she walked home from a night out…...
From pubs to clubs, London’s nights run on taxi drivers - backing them properly is key to safeguard the night-time economy
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (715+ words) From pubs to clubs, London's nights run on taxi drivers - backing them properly is key to safeguard the night-time economy'taxi-point.co.uk London's night-time scene wouldn't work without taxi drivers. Pubs, clubs, and late-night venues rely on drivers to get…...
Where are the most requested destinations for Uber drivers in Birmingham?
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (358+ words) New data released by Uber, based on millions of trips and deliveries made across the UK, identifies Birmingham's most requested destinations by passengers using the platform. The findings point to sustained demand linked to family attractions, major event venues and…...
Police Scotland taxi operation prompts two vehicle prohibition notices and one cab seized
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (244+ words) Police Scotland officers in the North East have reported multiple safety and compliance issues during a joint taxi and private hire vehicle enforcement operation across Moray. The checks were carried out on Friday 19 December by Road Policing officers working alongside…...