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Indian Uber rival Ola has revealed plans to launch in the UK next month. The company has obtained private hire licences in Manchester and South Wales, and the company is promising more generous commissions for its drivers than they could earn with Uber.

Chauffeur finance specialist Ethos, has relocated to larger premises to support its strong business growth. The company is staying in south Harrogate, and has moved to a larger office suite on the same business park.

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham (pictured) is launching a consultation across the city in a bid to draw up common licensing standards for private hire and taxi regulations across all authorities within Greater Manchester.

Lancashire-based transport and accommodation provider CMAC Group has acquired managed taxi specialist Cabfind from Transdev, creating the UK’s largest corporate ground transportation network with revenues in excess of £50 million.

The Licensed Private Hire Car Association has reacted angrily to Transport for London’s proposal to remove the exemption from congestion charging for London’s licensed private hire vehicles, minicabs and chauffeur cars.

Joel Hope-Bell, chief executive officer of leading private hire operator Veezu, has died aged 44, following a short battle with cancer.

Karhoo has announced it is can offer integration with the largest UK Dispatch Management System (DMS) partners, including Autocab and iCabbi.

A London court has granted Uber a short-term “probationary” license to operate in the English capital for the next 15 months, subject to the taxi app obeying stricter conditions.

Club Class Chauffeurs has taken delivery of 41 new Volvo saloons, estates and SUVs as part of a major fleet renewal.

iCabbi has announced a strategic partnership with RCI Bank and Services, the financial services provider for Groupe Renault.