Home Office scraps free taxis for asylum seekers
The Home Secretary ends free taxi rides for migrants' GP visits, saving millions after a BBC investigation exposed a £600 knee check-up journey.
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Sydney Airport Taxi Short Trip Refusals Spark Fury
Passengers reveal being refused short taxi trips from Sydney airport, while drivers cite hours-long queues. Discover the transport crisis and potential solutions.
China's flying taxis struggle for takeoff
China's low-altitude economy, valued at £55bn, aims for £380bn by 2035 despite battery limits and airspace controls. Discover the future of urban air mobility.
China's Flying Taxi Revolution Hits Turbulence
Explore how China's ambitious 'low-altitude economy' with flying taxis and delivery drones is taking off, facing battery limits and airspace controls. Can it reach its £490bn potential?
Waymo's Driverless Cars Coming to London in 2026
Alphabet's Waymo announces plans to bring fully autonomous ride-hailing services to London streets by 2026, following successful US expansion. Discover how driverless technology is transforming urban transport.
Chris McCausland on tech's life-changing power for disability
Comedian Chris McCausland's BBC documentary reveals astonishing tech advancements for disabled people, from AI assistants to driverless cars. A must-watch perspective shift.
Dubai Launches World's First Flying Taxis in 2026
Dubai becomes the first city globally to launch commercial flying taxis in 2026, cutting commute times by half with zero-emission eVTOL aircraft. Discover how this transport revolution will transform urban mobility.
Waymo Robotaxis Expand to Highways in US Cities
Waymo's autonomous vehicles are now operating on freeways in San Francisco, LA, and Phoenix. Discover the details of this major expansion and what it means for the future of transport.
Love Island Star Slams Labour's 'Dangerous' Taxi Tax
Former Love Island contestant Shaughna Phillips launches scathing attack on Rachel Reeves' proposed VAT hike for private hire vehicles, warning it threatens women's safety and will hit low-income families hardest.
AI Corridors & Air Taxis: Future of UK Travel
Discover how artificial intelligence corridors and electric air taxis are set to transform British travel, cutting airport queues and revolutionising urban mobility.
BBC's £18m travel bill: Taxis and hotels exposed
Shocking investigation reveals BBC staff spent £18 million on taxis and hotels in just three years, sparking outrage over licence fee spending.
Waymo Car in Fatal SF Collision With Previously Struck Man
Exclusive investigation into the tragic incident where a self-driving Waymo vehicle struck a man moments after he'd been hit by another car, raising urgent questions about autonomous vehicle safety protocols in urban environments.
Uber's 24/7 Robotaxis Launch in San Francisco
Uber has launched 24/7 commercial robotaxi services across San Francisco in a landmark move for autonomous vehicles, offering driverless rides to passengers in partnership with Waymo and Cruise.
Waymo CEO responds to first robotaxi fatality in San Francisco
Exclusive: Waymo's chief executive addresses the tragic death involving a self-driving vehicle in San Francisco as authorities launch investigation into the landmark incident.
Waymo self-driving cars under fire over wildlife deaths
Exclusive investigation reveals Google's autonomous vehicles are causing unprecedented wildlife casualties on American roads, raising urgent safety questions about driverless technology.
London's Driverless Taxi Revolution: Are We Ready?
As autonomous vehicles prepare to hit London's roads, we investigate the safety concerns, regulatory challenges, and public readiness for this transport transformation.
GM's Self-Driving Cadillac Escalade Challenges Tesla
General Motors unveils groundbreaking autonomous technology for the electric Cadillac Escalade IQ, positioning itself as a serious competitor to Tesla's Full Self-Driving system in the luxury EV market.
Waymo faces federal probe over school bus incidents
Exclusive: American autonomous vehicle giant Waymo faces federal investigation following multiple incidents involving near-misses with school buses, raising serious safety concerns about driverless technology.
Waymo Robotaxis Under Federal Safety Investigation
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a sweeping investigation into Waymo's autonomous vehicles following a series of concerning incidents, raising questions about the safety of self-driving technology.
Waymo Driverless Cars Launch in London
London becomes Europe's first major city to welcome fully driverless cars as Waymo launches public robotaxi service, marking a transformative moment for urban transport.
Driverless cars scream through San Francisco nights
Exclusive investigation reveals how autonomous vehicles are terrorising San Francisco neighbourhoods with bizarre screaming sounds and late-night gridlock, sparking safety concerns and regulatory battles.
Driverless Taxis Could Hit UK Streets Within Months
Britain is on the verge of a transport revolution as driverless taxis could begin passenger services this year following new government legislation. Discover how autonomous vehicles will transform urban mobility.
Waymo's Driverless Taxis Begin London Operations
Alphabet's autonomous vehicle division Waymo begins mapping London streets ahead of planned robotaxi service launch, marking a major milestone for UK transport innovation.
Waymo driverless taxis coming to London next year
London is poised to welcome fully autonomous Waymo taxis on its roads next year, marking a revolutionary shift in urban transport and positioning the UK capital at the forefront of self-driving technology adoption in Europe.
California moves to suspend Waymo's driverless cars
California authorities move to suspend Waymo's autonomous vehicle operations following a series of concerning incidents on San Francisco streets.
Waymo driverless car makes illegal U-turn in London
A Waymo autonomous vehicle has been caught on camera performing an illegal U-turn in London's West End, raising serious questions about the safety and regulation of driverless technology on UK roads.
San Francisco moves to block Tesla Robotaxi service
San Francisco officials move to block Tesla's proposed driverless taxi service, challenging Elon Musk's autonomous vehicle ambitions over critical safety concerns.
Amazon's Zoox expands robotaxi testing to Las Vegas & Austin
Amazon's self-driving subsidiary Zoox is accelerating its real-world testing, deploying its purpose-built robotaxis on public roads in Las Vegas and Austin. This strategic expansion signals a new phase in the competitive autonomous vehicle race, challengi
London Commuter Chaos As Tube Strike Sparks Driverless Trains Row
London grinds to a halt as 24-hour Tube strike cripples the capital. The walkout ignites a fierce political row over pay and the future of driverless trains on the London Underground.
Waymo Driverless Taxis Launch in Denver and Seattle
Alphabet's autonomous vehicle division, Waymo, is expanding its driverless taxi service to Denver and Seattle, marking a significant step in the future of urban mobility and tech innovation.
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