“Can passengers travelling in a Uber vehicle do so with confidence that their driver is earning above the minimum wage?” We estimate an Uber driver’s actual hourly income once costs are taken into account.
The Worshipful Company of Hackney Carriage Drivers (WCHCD) have presented Plan’s Marketing Director Grant Georgiades with their renowned title of Friend of the Cab Trade. The award is given to an individual from outside of the industry, who promote the Licensed Trade in various ways. The annual awards ceremony took place during the 13th Annual Continue Reading…
Taxi app Karhoo is ceasing to trade after only half a year of battling Uber’s domination. The taxi aggregator site has failed to secure additional investment that was required to save it from administration. Only a short while ago Karhoo announced that it had a larger fleet at its disposal than Uber. The foundations Continue Reading…
This year Bangers4BEN 2016 broke records with over £56K raised! Each year Car Dealer Magazine host a rally racing event with up to 50 teams competing to raise money for BEN the automotive charity. This year Plan took part – you may have seen our #BUGETTI splashed on our social media – and had a Continue Reading…
Read how Uber’s employment tribunal defeat could end up costing them over £300 million each year
Generous black cab drivers will offer their traditional display of appreciation to Britain’s war heroes by ferrying veterans free of charge on Remembrance Sunday. Drivers of “Poppy Cab” black taxis will be giving up their fares to take the war veterans to Admiralty Arch from Westminster Bridge. Marshals will also be directing a “turn up Continue Reading…
We analyse the latest proposals
A survey has found that congestion on the UK’s roads has increased by over 40% in the last 4 years. The findings were brought to light by research carried out by traffic information company Inrix. Unsurprisingly London was found to be the worst city for congestion. Inrix calculated that its drivers spend 101 hours a year, equivalent to Continue Reading…
Peter Blake of TfL had a tough time at the LPHCA Roadshow
