Tag Archives: Uber

Croydon wages are shrinking as borough’s economy grows

Posted on August 3, 2021 by insidecroydon

By SANJANA IDNANI Croydon is feeling the impact of the gig economy, as research found that the borough had the second slowest wage growth in London over the last seven years despite experiencing strong economic growth. Some figures suggest that … Continue reading →

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Stranded Croydon passengers complain as Uber triples fares

Posted on October 3, 2017 by insidecroydon

Uber, Croydon South Tory MP Chris Philp’s favourite taxi service, has been accused of trying to exploit an emergency situation last night by more than tripling fares for some passengers left stranded when East Croydon Station had to be evacuated … Continue reading →

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Taxi for Philp! Tory MP exposes his business agenda

Posted on September 26, 2017 by insidecroydon

JEREMY CLACKSON, our transport correspondent, on how Croydon South’s Member of Parliament has stalled on a campaign that ignores the safety of his constituents No sooner had Transport for London announced the decision to refuse to renew digital taxi firm … Continue reading →

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Police complaints meant Uber could not get an easy ride

Posted on September 22, 2017 by insidecroydon

CROYDON COMMENTARY: London taxis have been highly regulated, to protect passengers and other road-users, for centuries. Then Uber came along. CHRISTIAN WOLMAR says that concerns from the Met left TfL with little choice The non-renewal of Uber’s licence is the … Continue reading →

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