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UK Court Dismisses £340m Uber Lawsuit Over 2012 Licensing Allegations

A UK High Court judge has dismissed a £340 million lawsuit against Uber brought by London black cab drivers and former private hire firms. The court ruled the claims were filed too late, as the alleged misleading information provided to Transport for London in 2012 should have been discovered by 2018. Uber denied the allegations and welcomed the dismissal, while the claimants' legal team expressed disappointment and is considering next steps.

via BBC|

#business-and-legal #high-court-ruling #legal-limitation

uk-news1 month ago•0 min saved

Neasden Waste Facility Blaze Halts London Tube and Rail Services

A massive fire at a waste transfer station in Neasden, north-west London, has forced the suspension of major Tube lines and rail services. The London Fire Brigade deployed 125 firefighters and 20 engines to tackle the blaze at a 100m by 150m facility run by London Energy. Smoke plumes were visible across central London, prompting residents to keep windows shut. Transport for London suspended the entire Metropolitan line and part of the Jubilee line, while National Rail reported delays and cancellations on routes to Aylesbury. Although an adjacent Amazon warehouse was not directly involved, staff were evacuated as a precaution. The cause of the fire remains unknown, and crews are expected to remain on site for the rest of the day.

via BBC|

#london-energy #london-fire-brigade #neasden

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

Taylor Swift's London Eras Tour Kicks Off with Star-Studded Night at Wembley

Taylor Swift's Eras tour is celebrated in London with a special Tube map featuring her song titles, as the city anticipates a £300 million economic boost from her eight shows at Wembley Stadium. Fans, known as 'Swifties,' are expected to spend significantly on tickets, travel, and themed outfits. The mayor's office and even the royal family have joined in the festivities, highlighting the tour's cultural impact. However, economists caution that the overall economic benefit may be modest.

via Reuters|

#economy #entertainment #eras-tour

technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Samsung and Transport for London Collaborate to Redesign 90-Year-Old Tube Map"

Samsung partners with Transport for London to redesign the iconic Tube map for the first time in 90 years, transforming it into a circular design to promote the new Circle to Search with Google feature on the Galaxy S24. The limited-edition map will be displayed on five Circle line platforms and wrapped station entrances at Victoria, while a media campaign and above-ground running route will further promote the partnership, reaching millions of people across London.

via Samsung|

#circle-to-search #galaxy-s24 #samsung

transportation2 years ago•3 min saved

"London Underground and Chiltern Railways Strikes Averted"

London Underground services are expected to be severely disrupted due to a series of walkouts by union members, with little or no service anticipated from Sunday evening to Friday morning. The strike, initiated by the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) over a below-inflation pay increase, is estimated to cost the hospitality sector up to £50m. While alternative transportation options like buses and trams will continue to run, passengers are advised to complete their journeys by 17:30 GMT and expect significant disruptions throughout the week.

via BBC.com|

#london-underground #public-transportation #rmt-union