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Wayve, Uber and Nissan have become the first industry members of Partners for Automated Vehicle Education United Kingdom (PAVE UK), joining a programme designed to support public understanding and acceptance of self-driving vehicle technology ahead of wider deployment across the UK. The announcement comes as autonomous vehicle development accelerates following the passage of the...

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming embedded across the taxi and private hire vehicle (PHV) industry. From automated dispatch systems and dynamic pricing to customer support chatbots, driver onboarding tools and demand forecasting, operators are increasingly adopting AI-powered solutions to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Yet as AI becomes more accessible and widely...

Uber is recruiting a senior manager to lead the expansion of its UK taxi business, placing London’s black cab sector at the centre of its growth plans. The newly advertised Driver Operations Manager role will take full responsibility for Uber’s UK taxi business performance, with a particular focus on London Black Cabs. The successful candidate will oversee driver recruitment, en...

Image credit: PC Patrick Quinton A joint enforcement operation targeting school transport vehicles in North Bristol uncovered a number of safety and licensing defects, including a private hire vehicle operating with a dangerously worn tyre exposing metal cords. The inspection was carried out by Avon & Somerset Police’s Taxi Cop, PC Patrick Quinton, alongside officers from th...

Image credit: Veezu Veezu has made a strategic investment in Cab9, a booking and dispatch technology provider serving taxi and private hire operators across the UK and international markets, as the transport firm seeks to strengthen its technology capabilities and expand the development of AI-driven solutions. The Cardiff-headquartered operator said Cab9 will continue to operate...