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.