Sadiq Khan’s intervention in the London cab market is seen as a boost for black cabs but there are still lessons to be learned from Uber and others, says Smart Design’s Nathaniel Giraitis.
Operators from London’s taxi industry have come together for a plan that looks to revolutionise the city’s black cab, making them faster, smarter and greener, and they’re calling on Boris Johnson’s replacement to support the cause.
The 24-hour tube strike has caused misery for commuters trying to find alternative routes into work, along with heaving buses and trains. While most have been having difficulty, taxi firm Uber has been reaping the rewards.
