Uber sued by Justice Department for Overcharging Disabled People
The US Justice Department (DoJ) is suing ride-hailing app Uber over allegations it has been overcharging disabled people....
11
Nov
20
Feb
UK Supreme Court Rules Uber Drivers are Workers
Fareed Baloch, of Zoom.taxi commented that ‘The ruling has a wider impact on the gig economy business model. Uber mentioned in its risks section of IPO papers, classification of Uber driver as worker would incur...
20
Jul
Uber Faces Another Legal Battle
Uber has been accused by a UK-based drivers union of displaying favouritism in the way in which it allocates jobs, something which Zoom does not allow....
30
Nov
Uber CEO Admits ‘We Have Screwed Up’
Media outlet Business Insider has published details of a meeting at Uber this week where CEO Dara Khosrowshahi and head of the self-driving unit Eric Meyhofer were questioned by employees. The paper has revealed staff asked...
16
Nov
Addison Lee Must Classify Drivers as Workers, Court Rules
The gig economy has taken another hit as a court in England has ruled that drivers for private hire firm Addison Lee are workers and not self-employed. The decision, which was made at the Employment Appeal...
06
Nov
Black Cab Drivers Granted Judicial Review Over Uber London License
Uber's rehabilitation after it saw its license taken away is in doubt after black cab drivers in London were granted a judicial review of the decision to grant the company a temporary operator license. The High...
Addison Lee Plans Self-Driving Cars by 2021
Private Hire firm Addison Lee has announced plans for self-driving cars by 2021, only days after road safety experts warned drivers are 'over-estimating' the technology. The firm has joined forces with self-driving software specialists Oxbotica and...
09
Oct
Drivers in Nottingham to Strike Over Uber Conditions
Ride-hailing giant Uber is about to feel the force of disgruntled drivers in Nottingham as they strike over conditions. The strike has been called by United Private Hire Drivers and is scheduled from 1300 on Tuesday...
26
Sep
Zoom.Taxi response to DfT Advisory on Taxi and Private Hire
Zoom.taxi has welcomed the report published by the Department of Transport whose chief recommendation was the legislation for national minimum standards for taxi and PHV licensing for drivers, vehicles and operators. We believe the report addresses...
13
Sep
Uber Drivers Admit Hacking App to Raise Fare Prices
An investigation into fare-boosting practises by Uber drivers has been slammed by tech experts who say they are "shocked that Uber allows this to happen." The Daily Star Sunday found that drivers "rig" prices to inflate...