News Blacklane launches chauffeur hailing service in 21 cities worldwide this month Wolverhampton council offers £2,000 one-off Covid-19 grants to drivers – providing they live in the city Prestige chauffeur firm Berkley Executive closes as Covid-19 kills off entertainment and corporate work Eastbourne driver refused licence for electric car – as it might “set a trend” and overwhelm infrastructure Police to eject Uber drivers from York in cross-border crackdown on ride-hailing giant Analysis: Supreme Court rules that Uber drivers are workers, but legal wrangles will continue over multiple app employers Supreme Court to make final judgement on Uber employment rights on Friday Operators angry as south coast towns vote to remove licence cap in Bournemouth licensing revamp Road Tests Mercedes-Benz GLE 350de 4Matic AMG Line Mercedes-Benz S500L 4Matic Hyundai Ioniq Electric Premium SE Mercedes Benz EQV 300 Sport Ford Tourneo Custom Active SWB 2.0TDCI 170PS Mercedes E300de AMG Line Ford Tourneo Custom Titanium PHEV Volkswagen Caravelle Executive 2.0 TDI 150PS 7spd DSG Covid-19 Second Self-Employment Income Support Scheme grant open for applications on August 17 Self-employment income support scheme to be extended for a further three months Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay scheme to launch this month Eazitax produces step-by-step guides to claiming Government self-employed relief Government bounce back loan scheme for small businesses goes live next Monday How to claim money to pay your ‘furloughed’ employees and workers We can keep working LeasePlan UK’s Essential tips for driving in the lockdown Business Advice Making electric cars affordable for private hire drivers Direct messaging, online bookings and home deliveries are key to Covid communications strategy How can we find new business clients in the post-Coronavirus ‘new normal’? Why you should fit a partition screen in your car – and how to find a supplier that will fit one safely QSi Awards winners revealed at a night of celebration Geneva Motor Show 2019 report Opinions How Uber and the AA are working together to rethink safety in a time of crisis Threat or opportunity? Does Uber’s Autocab takeover signal a much-needed change of direction for the ride-hailing app? Professional Driver’s response to the Government’s consultation on the proposed phase-out of petrol, diesel and hybrid models by 2035 How Coronavirus and the need for screens has brought the issue of national standards for taxi and private hire into focus Sign the Safe Taxi Charter pledge for safety and cleanliness
