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William Mata

Olympic rowers hope to sink 30m Uber Boats jetty at Putney

The Boat Race is a classic British sporting event - but the route could be compromised if Uber gets its way, rowers fear

(Picture: Action Images via Reuters)

Uber Boats has come under fire from Olympic rowers who say the company’s plan for a new Thames jetty in south west London will ruin the Boat Race course.

Thames Clippers, the company that runs the river boat service, wants to build a 30x10m replacement pier next to Putney Bridge to expand on its current offering of tourist transport along the river.

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