UBER UPDATE
UBER VEHICLE GETS STUCK ON BIDFORD-ON-AVON BRIDGE CLOSING IT INDEFINITELY
Bidford Bridge, in Bidford-on-Avon, has been damaged by an Uber car crashing into it and becoming wedged early in the morning on Saturday 10 August. Councillor Daren Pemberton said: “There is significant damage to the bridge which will take some time to be assessed and the work itself will also take some time. As a result, the bridge will be closed to
vehicles indefinitely.”
The incident with the Uber PHV caused widespread concern over the delays that will be caused.
It was unclear how the Uber driver managed to get his car wedged, but speculation was that he clipped the side of the bridge which spun the car, causing it to be wedge in the narrow roadway. The Grade I listed bridge dates back to medieval times. Residents know all too well the misery of its closure.
UBER GRANTED LICENCE TO OPERATE IN DARLINGTON
Uber has been given the go-ahead to operate in Darlington after the local council granted it a licence on Tuesday 13 August. Darlington BC’s
licensing com-
mittee approved the application, but with a condition that all Uber drivers must undergo the same training as drivers for other firms. Local cabbies are concerned that increased competition from Uber’s
lower fares. Driver Harry Smith, warned of a potential flood of drivers from outside the area, which could drive local businesses out. Licensing officers assured coun- cillors that Uber would be subject to the same regulations as other private hire operators. However, concerns were
raised about
enforcement and the company’s lack of a phone booking service.
Uber said it complies with local authority standards and offers a 24-hour helpline for passengers. The committee ultimately decided to
grant the licence, with
Councillor Sonia Kane stating: “We’re happy to grant the licence with one condition: all Uber drivers undergo the same training, that way we can assure they’re all on the same page.”
BYD & UBER ANNOUNCE MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP TO ACCELERATE GLOBAL EV TRANSITION
BYD, manufacturer of new energy vehicles and power batteries, has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Uber, designed to bring 100,000 new BYD EVs onto the Uber platform across key global markets. Beginning first in Europe and Latin America, the partnership is expected to offer drivers access to best-in-class pricing and financing for BYD vehicles on the Uber plat- form and will expand to include
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markets across the Middle East, Canada, Australia & New Zealand. By working together, the com- panies aim to bring down the total cost of EV ownership for Uber drivers, accelerating the uptake of EVs on the Uber platform globally. The two companies will also collaborate on future BYD auto- nomous-capable vehicles to be deployed on the Uber platform. As the largest on-demand mobility platform in the world, Uber is well-
positioned to bring AV technology to a global audience at scale. “Uber and BYD share a com- mitment to innovate towards a cleaner, greener world, and I am excited to work together towards that future,” said Chuanfu Wang, Chairman and President of BYD. “As the largest global agreement of its kind, we’re thrilled about the benefits this partnership will bring for drivers, riders, and cities,” said Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber.
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