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UK ride-hail and taxi apps in 2025: the biggest challenges, issues and barriers—and how they compare with Ireland

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VAT split: London vs rest of UK creates uneven pricing rules. Licensing gap: Wolverhampton effect sparks safety concerns. Rising costs: congestion, ULEZ, insurance and airport fees squeeze margins. EV strain: mandates outpace charging and vehicle affordability. Driver status: worker rights, backlogs and safeguarding under scrutiny. Ireland contrast: national system, regulated fares, no surge pricing. Next… Read the full news article

New challengers muscle into UK ride-hail: co-ops, luxury fleets, bidding models and airport transfer apps test Uber’s grip

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Challengers rise: UK ride-hail market splinters beyond Uber and Bolt. Cabbidder launches: bidding model cuts costs on airport and long-distance trips. Sherbet expands: £40m boost for electric black-cab fleet and AI booking. VAT ruling: Supreme Court shields rivals from Uber’s tax burden. More choice: on-demand, fixed-fare, luxury, and bidding apps now compete. Driver focus: lower… Read the full news article

New UK app Cabbidder brings competitive bidding to airport transfers, aiming to cut costs for passengers and reduce dead mileage for drivers

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(NEWS) LONDON, 2025-Sep-6 — /Travel PR News/ — A new travel app, Cabbidder, has entered the UK market with the aim of reshaping how passengers book airport transfers and long-distance taxi journeys, according to a press release just published on TravelPRNews.com. Instead of calling multiple firms and comparing inconsistent quotes, customers can now publish their… Read the full news article

Vancouver International Airport Recognized for Sustainability Efforts with Uber’s 2024 Airport Sustainability Award

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(IN SHORT) Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has been awarded the 2024 Airport Sustainability Award by Uber for its ongoing efforts to promote Hybrid and Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs) at the airport. This recognition underscores YVR’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions and supporting sustainability within the rideshare industry. With new fee structures incentivizing greener transportation options,… Read the full news article

New partnership enables British Airways Executive Club Members collect Avios through the Uber App

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London, UK, 2022-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Uber users will soon be able to collect Avios on every journey they take by car, coach or train booked via the Uber app, by simply linking their British Airways Executive Club and Uber accounts. From later this month, Members of the airline’s loyalty programme will be… Read the full news article

Marriott Bonvoy members can now earn points on Uber Eats and Uber rides

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As travel resumes, members can link accounts to start earning Marriott Bonvoy points toward free nights at hotels and home rentals around the world BETHESDA, MD, 2021-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting today (APRIL 14, 2021), members of Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s (NASDAQ: MAR) award-winning travel program and marketplace, can earn points toward free nights… Read the full news article

Mineta San José International Airport and Uber make safe ridesharing at the Airport even easier

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New pilot rideshare technology increases efficiency, safety, convenience San José, Calif.–, 2020-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — With passenger traffic showing signs of improvement, Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) has partnered with Uber to make safe ridesharing at the Airport even easier. Travelers departing the Airport are finding that their wait times have been… Read the full news article

Auckland Airport announces partnership with Uber

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Auckland, New Zealand, 2019-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Getting to and from the Auckland Airport is key to any travellers’ journey and the formalising of arrangements between Uber and the airport will deliver a streamlined experience for Kiwi travellers and visitors alike. From Wednesday March 20, a dedicated rideshare area will be available at both… Read the full news article

Emirates announces travel and lifestyle partnerships with Uber and Emaar Malls

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Latest initiative with Uber underscores the airline’s commitment to offer customers greater convenience Dubai, UAE, 2018-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has expanded its travel and lifestyle partnerships to continue offering exclusive benefits and greater convenience for its customers. The latest initiatives with global leading ride-sharing app, Uber and local… Read the full news article

Jet Airways announces strategic partnership with Uber

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First of a kind collaboration in the Indian aviation space Leverage technology to unlock value and create innovative solutions for guests Mumbai, 2017-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — With a clear focus to continuously enhance guest experience, Jet Airways – India’s full-service, premier international airline, announced a strategic association with ride-hailing major Uber. With this first-of-its… Read the full news article

Traveldoo® synchronizes Online Booking Tool information and integrates Uber in new mobile app

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London, UK, 2017-Feb-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Travel and Expense provider Traveldoo® has launched a new mobile app, synchronizing all information from the Online Booking Tool (OBT) and integrating Uber for business technology. Using scientific research and technology from the Expedia group, Traveldoo has developed a leading edge app for the business traveller, delivering the… Read the full news article

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to let Transportation Network Companies operate at the passenger terminal

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New Options Compliment Gateway’s ‘Just Plane Easy’ Services MESA, Ariz., 2016-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport has revised its ground transportation rules and will allow Transportation Network Companies (TNC’s), such as Lyft and Uber, to operate at the passenger terminal.  With this announcement, passengers arriving at Gateway Airport can be picked up from… Read the full news article

Oakland International Airport announces agreement with Uber that permits the Transportation Network Company to legally operate its uberX product at the Airport

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FLY OAK AND UBER YOUR WAY AROUND THE BAY Oakland, CA, 2015-8-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port of Oakland, operator of Oakland International Airport (OAK) announced an agreement with Uber that permits the Transportation Network Company (TNC) to legally operate its uberX product at the Airport. Through the agreement, vehicles are authorized to use uberX… Read the full news article

Concur announced Airbnb and Uber as the latest partners to join its growing platform to improve business travel and streamline expenses

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New Partnerships Reflect Growing Collaborative Consumption Among Business Travelers  Los Angeles, Calif., 2014-7-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Concur, the world’s leading provider of spend management solutions and services, announced Airbnb and Uber as the latest partners to join its growing platform to improve business travel and streamline expenses . With this partnership, the benefits of… Read the full news article

Alaska Airlines and Uber partner to offer free rides to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Dec. 23 and 24

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Complimentary on-demand car service available Dec. 23 and 24  Seattle, WA, US, 2013-12-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Getting to the airport during the busy holiday season will be a little easier for Seattle travelers next week thanks to Alaska Airlines and Uber, who are partnering to offer free rides to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Dec. 23 and 24…. Read the full news article

Wingate by Wyndham announced exclusive discount on Uber’s on-demand car service for conference attendees at the 19th Annual Lodging Conference in Phoenix, Arizona

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Hotel Brand Delivers Special Uber Offer to Lodging Conference Goers PHOENIX, Ariz., 2013-09-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Taking the time to coordinate transportation from one location to another can get in the way of the true work at hand. Those attending the 19th Annual Lodging Conference in Phoenix, Ariz., next week won’t have to spend that extra… Read the full news article

Wingate by Wyndham Delivers Special Uber Offer to NYC Conference Goers

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2013-05-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Fighting for a cab in an unfamiliar, bustling city can often be daunting. Wingate by Wyndham® is making that job easier for those attending the 35th Annual New York University (NYU) International Hospitality Investment Conference in New York City next week with a $20 discount on their first ride with on-demand… Read the full news article