Traumatised Uber driver who survived gun blast warns it is not safe to drive in London
2 months ago

Traumatised Uber driver who survived gun blast warns it is not safe to drive in London

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Safdar Khan has been an Uber driver since 2018 The 49-year-old told The Independent: “These guys were hiding in wait and popped out. The glass shattered all over me.” open image in gallery Shattered glass was sent all over the driver Mr Khan’s customer, claiming to be from Birmingham, who had been talking to a friend through the window before the attack “stayed calm” and urged him not to call police. open image in gallery Safdar Khan warned it is not safe to drive Ubers in London He added: “It is not safe to drive in London. They rang me and said they were sorry for whatever happened and all they said they would make sure in future this customer couldn’t pair up with me - but I can do that myself!” open image in gallery Safdar Khan had a piece of broken glass cut his eye He said his wife has given him no-go zones in London after the shooting forcing him to stay in central London but he is now struggling to make ends meet.

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‘Like an horror movie’: Uber driver reveals narrow escape from fatal collision which left car on Tube tracks
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‘Like an horror movie’: Uber driver reveals narrow escape from fatal collision which left car on Tube tracks

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Uber granted 18-month London licence after legal battle
4 years, 5 months ago

Uber granted 18-month London licence after legal battle

The Hindu  

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London passengers blast Uber for increasing fares amid London Bridge terror chaos
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Daily Mail  

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Uber loses London licence after transport authority finds 'pattern of failures', risking passengers' safety
5 years, 3 months ago

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Firstpost  

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Uber loses license to operate in London over passenger safety
5 years, 4 months ago

Uber loses license to operate in London over passenger safety

India TV News  

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Uber, under fire after deaths, says safety discussions with Amsterdam ‘constructive’
6 years, 2 months ago

Uber, under fire after deaths, says safety discussions with Amsterdam ‘constructive’

Dutch News  

Taxi company Uber says it has had a ‘constructive’ discussion with Amsterdam officials following two deaths and one serious accident involving Uber drivers in one month. ‘We’ve had a constructive discussion with the alderman on Monday and hope to get to concrete measures in the coming months to improve road safety, among other things,’ the spokesman told DutchNews.nl. ‘We take …

Uber, under fire after deaths, says safety discussions with Amsterdam ‘constructive’
6 years, 2 months ago

Uber, under fire after deaths, says safety discussions with Amsterdam ‘constructive’

Dutch News  

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Uber stripped of its license to operate in London; over 40,000 drivers likely to be hit
7 years, 6 months ago

Uber stripped of its license to operate in London; over 40,000 drivers likely to be hit

Firstpost  

“Uber’s approach and conduct demonstrate a lack of corporate responsibility in relation to a number of issues which have potential public safety and security implications,” Transport for London said London: London’s transport regulator on Friday stripped Uber of its license to operate from the end of the month, affecting over 40,000 drivers in a huge blow to the taxi app. …

Uber loses licence to operate in London
7 years, 6 months ago

Uber loses licence to operate in London

Live Mint  

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Angry taxi driver's foul-mouthed rant after knocking into cyclist caught on video
8 years, 4 months ago

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The Independent  

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Uber drivers accused of 32 rapes and sex attacks on London passengers over the past year
8 years, 10 months ago

Uber drivers accused of 32 rapes and sex attacks on London passengers over the past year

The Independent  

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Uber launches wheelchair-accessible cars in London
8 years, 10 months ago

Uber launches wheelchair-accessible cars in London

The Independent  

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Uber driver in New Delhi shot by his passengers
8 years, 11 months ago

Uber driver in New Delhi shot by his passengers

Firstpost  

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Kalamazoo shootings shine spotlight on Uber security
9 years, 1 month ago

Kalamazoo shootings shine spotlight on Uber security

CNN  

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Uber says suspected Michigan gunman was driver for service
9 years, 1 month ago

Uber says suspected Michigan gunman was driver for service

India TV News  

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