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Minicab app Kapten, launched last year to compete with Uber, has merged with Free Now, its sister company that offers a black cab service in London and virtual hailing of taxis across Europe.
GEM warns motorists to watch their speed during Covid-19 lockdown after eight deaths on London roads
Road safety and breakdown assistance organisation GEM Motoring Assist is asking drivers to pay close attention to their speed while during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Addison Lee has partnered with coach platform Zeelo to source up to 10,000 vehicles in London through the Coronavirus outbreak. The vehicles will be used to provide safe transport and reliable logistics to support hospitals and healthcare workers.
The Financial Conduct Authority is adding car finance to the temporary relief measures aimed at supporting households facing sudden financial hardship as result of the coronavirus epidemic.
Taxi comparison app Minicabit has launched a charity initiative in partnership with The Fishmongers Charitable Trust to enable the public to fund free cabs for frontline NHS staff.
Autocab has allocated £500,000 to help operators in need with the creation of an Operator Relief Fund.
Newcastle-upon-Tyne-based Blueline Taxis has launched as app-based delivery service that allows customers to choose products from a range of shops and have them delivered to their home via a Blueline car.
The GMB Union has called on the Government and Transport for London to provide taxi and private hire drivers with face masks and hand sanitisers.
Taxi and private hire vehicle licenses in London and Edinburgh are being granted extensions upon expiry during the Coronavirus crisis, with other councils expected to follow suit.
Uber is offering 200,000 free journeys to and from work to all staff with a valid NHS or HSC email address during the Coronavirus pandemic.