Tag : Uber
Uber drivers put Toyota EVs through paces at Brands Hatch
Toyota’s electric vehicles were put to the test by hundreds of Uber drivers in a recent track day at Brands Hatch race circuit in Kent.
BYD and Uber partner to accelerate global EV transition
BYD has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Uber, designed to bring 100,000 new BYD electric vehicles onto the Uber platform across key global markets.
Kia to supply new modular electric vehicles to Uber
Kia has struck a deal to offer its new modular electric vehicles to Uber drivers, hot on the heels of the debut of the new PBVs.
Uber opens up to London’s black cab drivers
Uber is opening up its service to black cabs in London, with the first cabbies signing up now.
Uber scales work for drivers and riders to go electric
Uber has revealed a series of features to help its drivers and readers prioritise sustainability, including new tools and increased work to enable EV take-up.
Kia offers Uber drivers discounted electric vehicles in Europe
Uber drivers across Europe are to be offered Kia electric vehicles at a discounted rate, helping them upgrade to an EV.
First fleet rapid charging hub launched by BP Pulse
A new BP Pulse fleet rapid charging hub has opened on Park Lane in central London; the first in a number of multi-charger hubs planned for … Read More »
Uber granted new London licence after winning appeal
Uber has been granted an 18-month licence for London after it won its long-standing battle with Transport for London (TfL) to operate in the capital.
Uber London granted two-month licence extension to allow for scrutiny
Uber London’s application for a full private hire operator licence has been rejected by Transport for London, which has instead granted a two-month extension as it … Read More »
Volvo unveils production-ready autonomous XC90 for Uber
Volvo and Uber have unveiled a fully autonomous production XC90 that could be used to provide autonomous ridesharing services in the future.
French ride-hailing app takes fight to Uber in London
French ride-hailing service Kapten has launched in London to bring a ‘best value’ rival to Uber.
Uber adds 15ppm ‘Clean Air Fee’ to fund switch to EVs
Uber has added a 15p per mile fee onto every trip taken through its app in London to help drivers switch to electric vehicles.
Toyota and Uber extend autonomous car partnership
Toyota and Uber are to co-develop an autonomous ride-sharing service, scheduled to launch in 2021.
Uber gets short-term licence for London
Uber has been granted a 15-month probationary licence to operate in London after making changes to its practices.
Uber halts self-driving car tests following fatal accident
Uber has suspended its pilot programmes on autonomous cars in the US following a fatal accident.
European court rules Uber is a transport company
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that Uber is a transport company and not a digital service as the company had argued, ensuring that … Read More »
Sheffield suspends Uber’s licence
Uber has had its licence to operate in Sheffield suspended following an “administrative error”.
Uber covered up data hack for more than a year
Uber has admitted to concealing a data hack that saw personal data of 57 million of its ride-hailing users globally compromised.
Volvo helps foundations for self-driving Uber taxis
Volvo Cars has signed a non-exclusive framework with Uber to sell “tens of thousands” of vehicles with the hardware for autonomous driving on board, enabling the … Read More »
Uber CEO to meet with TfL boss over licence ban
Uber’s newly appointed CEO Dara Khosrowshahi is to meet with Mike Brown, commissioner of transport for London, next week to enter talks over the future of its licence … Read More »
TfL refuses to renew Uber licence for London
Transport for London (TfL) is to strip Uber of its licence to operate in the capital after concluding that Uber London Limited “is not fit and … Read More »
Uber to ditch diesels across UK by 2025
Uber is to levy a clean air surcharge on its fares to help fund a complete switch to hybrid and electric vehicles by its drivers.
Mercedes-Benz to rival Uber with new London ride share service
Mercedes-Benz is to launch a new Uber-rivalling ride sharing service in Europe, kicking off with London.
Today in Fleet – Tuesday 8 August
All the key news in fleet… Synergy makes two further appointments to board Vehicle leasing and finance credit broker Synergy Automotive has announced two further board appointments in … Read More »
Today in Fleet – Friday 7 July
All the key news in fleet… July VRA meeting to separate diesel fact from fiction The Vehicle Remarketing Association’s July member meeting will focus on the … Read More »
Uber to expand electric car presence in London
Uber is to deploy a number of initiatives intended to expand the number of fully electric vehicles available on its app in London as a new … Read More »
LeasePlan and Uber sign pan-European partnership
LeasePlan and Uber have signed a new partnership that will provide Uber partner-drivers across Europe with a full operational leasing solution.
Volvo and Uber to develop driverless cars
Volvo is teaming up with ride hailing app Uber to develop driverless cars.
