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‘We don’t tell the car what it should do’: my ride in a self-driving taxi

Driverless ‘robotaxis’ will be accepting fares in Britain’s biggest city by the end of next year. Can they deal with London’s medieval roads, hordes of pedestrians and errant ebikers? I got in the passenger seat to find out

The Guardian - UK

London's iconic black cabs face robot competition as Waymo begins trialling robotaxis

From Roman roads to robotaxis: London's autonomous driving challenge as Waymo begins learning the city.

Euronews

Driverless cars are coming to the UK – but the road to autonomy has bumps ahead

Waymo plans London robotaxis as early as 2026, but the history shows hype, hesitation and a few missed turns

The Guardian - UK

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London taxi driver threatened with blackmail on camera for 'using phone while driving in slow moving traffic'

A cyclist filming the driver in the West End offered to delete the clip and not report him to police in exchange for cash

Evening Standard

Transport for London apologises after hundreds of cabbies wrongly hit with Ulez fines

It is believed that many of the cases were caused by an IT hack on Transport for London

Evening Standard

Mikey Lewis accuses Cesar Rouge of biting his hand during Hull KR-Catalans clash

Catalans coach Steve McNamara said Rouge was ‘pretty upset’ by the allegation and had ‘done nothing’.

The Independent UK

Sam Tomkins comes out of retirement to rejoin Catalans

The 35-year-old retired at the end of the 2023 season.

The Independent UK

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Tommy Makinson keen to be ‘part of something special’ at Catalans Dragons

The 32-year-old Makinson established himself as one of the best wingers in the sport after making his debut for Saints in 2011.

The Independent UK

Super League 2024: team-by-team guide to the new season

Champions Wigan look even stronger, Leeds have recruited well but London’s season is likely to be a long, tough one

The Guardian - UK

Black cab boss: Extending grants for electric taxis is ‘essential’

The Government’s Plug-in Taxi Grant is only guaranteed to run until April 5.

Evening Standard

London's 20mph limits 'devastating' for taxi drivers, City Hall told

TfL says it is 'determined to keep Londoners moving safely as they travel in the capital and 20mph speed limits save lives'

Evening Standard

Majority of London’s black cabs can provide zero emission journeys

Transport for London data shows 7,972 of the 14,690 licensed taxis in the capital are zero emission capable

Evening Standard

You'll be able to hail a London black cab through Uber soon

Black cabs will be available from early 2024, but how many drivers will sign up?

Uber to start offering black cab journeys in London for first time as it recruits ‘hundreds’ of taxi drivers

Group representing drivers accuses Uber of ‘trying to capitalise on success’ of iconic black cabs

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The Independent UK

Uber to offer black cab journeys in London

Senior figures in the black cab industry have frequently expressed concerns over the growth of Uber, which has traditionally offered minicab journeys.

The Independent UK

Sam Tomkins says Grand Final farewell will only be a fairytale if Catalans win

Tomkins will come up against former club Wigan in his last game of rugby league before retirement.

The Independent UK

Catalans win in Grand Final would ‘make huge noise around the world’ – McNamara

The Dragons have grown used to trailblazing since their formation from an amalgamation of a number of French sides in 2000.

The Independent UK

Steve McNamara enjoying ‘excitement’ of three-way battle to top Super League

First-placed Wigan are in the strongest position, heading to near-neighbours Leigh in the knowledge that a win will all but ensure top spot.

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The Independent UK

Appeal to London cabbies after Adidas bag containing child’s ashes left in taxi

An adidas bag carrying the ashes was left in a taxi on Friday morning

Daily Mirror

Steve McNamara takes Catalans Dragons out of the heat and ready to put pressure on St Helens

Dragons chief explains how the Super League leaders have had to alter their training schedules to cope with sweltering conditions in Perpignan but it's left them more than ready for their battle with in-form champions St Helens

Daily Mirror

Catalans Dragons boss Steve McNamara praises Tom Davies' impact in tough win at Hull FC

Ex-Wigan winger has been in the shadow of prolific Tom Johnstone this season but showed his quality again with a two-try display as leaders beat Hull 28-18 to make it seven Super League victories on the bounce

Daily Mirror

Catalans star Tom Johnstone still irked by England snub and comment from fellow pro

Super League's top try-scorer, 27, has still only got one Test cap to his name - earned FIVE years ago - and he knows he has to earn more to be deemed a true international player

Leeds Live

Bradford Bulls coaching candidate emerges with final decision imminent

The Bulls have been searching for a new head coach since Mark Dunning's departure.

Daily Mirror

Tom Johnstone labelled "unbelievable" as Catalans Dragons go top of Super League

Ex-Wakefield winger scores his third hat-trick of the season as Catalans walloped Wigan 46-22 at Magic Weekend in Newcastle, prompting talk of a long-awaited England recall

Daily Mirror

Leeds legend Kevin Sinfield reveals how close he came to joining Sydney Roosters

Rhinos icon Sinfield has discussed his opportunity to join NRL giants Sydney Roosters after he had retired from rugby league following a glittering Super League career

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