Transport for London

Geely Backs Electrification of London’s Black Cabs
Geely Backs Electrification of London’s Black Cabs
January 23, 2023  |  Transportation

The company that manufactures London’s black cabs plans to turn the capital’s taxis all-electric. Geely, the Chinese auto manufacturing group that owns the London Electric...

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European Cities Promote Nationwide Open-Loop Contactless Travel
European Cities Promote Nationwide Open-Loop Contactless Travel
December 14, 2022  |  Payments Innovation

The Netherlands has followed London’s example with the launch of an open-loop transport system. Unlike their closed-loop equivalent, open-loop payment systems don’t require an additional...

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London Cements Uber Ban Over Fake Identities
London Cements Uber Ban Over Fake Identities
November 27, 2019  |  Ridesharing

Uber was declared “not fit and proper” to operate in London — the ride-hailing company’s largest European market — and now has three weeks to...

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Indian Ride-Hailing Company Ola Is Coming To London
Indian Ride-Hailing Company Ola Is Coming To London
November 26, 2019  |  Ridesharing

Ola, a ride-hailing company from India, said it’s going to be operational in London “in the coming weeks,” according to a report by TechCrunch. The...

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London Transport System To Track Subway Riders
London Transport System To Track Subway Riders
July 08, 2019  |  Data

Transport for London (TfL) said on Monday (July 8) that it will start tracking riders through London’s Underground with Wi-Fi from their phones, according to...

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Uber Tries To Win London’s Heart Through Its Stomach
Uber Tries To Win London’s Heart Through Its Stomach
September 21, 2018  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

London keeps calling to Uber, which has had a rough time in the U.K. capital. The latest developments involve a protest and possible acquisition, but...

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Uber’s UK Head Departs
Uber’s UK Head Departs
October 03, 2017  |  Ridesharing

In Uber news, the ride-hailing service’s U.K. head has stepped down just as the company is gearing up to meet with London’s transport regulator and...

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New Uber CEO Apologizes To Londoners; Vows Changes
New Uber CEO Apologizes To Londoners; Vows Changes
September 26, 2017  |  Ridesharing

Following increased regulation and a removal of its license to operate, Uber’s newest CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, apologized to London consumers and vowed to make changes...

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Uber Loses Its London License
Uber Loses Its London License
September 22, 2017  |  Ridesharing

Some new troubles for Uber heading into the weekend: London has stripped the ridesharing company of its license to operate in the city from the end...

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