Ride-hailing app, Uber, has a serious competitor emerging after reports that Chinese firm, Didi Chuxing, are set to begin operations in Mexico. According to sources, they are also believed to…
Liverpool City Council lead the crackdown on private hire law-breakers
Liverpool City Council continue to crack down on one of the biggest issues facing the private hire industry; the illegal act of ‘plying for hire’. Five of the city’s private…
Uber granted new licence in Glasgow despite fierce opposition
App-based ride-sharing platform, Uber, have been awarded a new booking office licence in Glasgow, despite fierce opposition from several quarters, including trade union; Unite the Union. Renovation work at Uber’s…
Airbnb launch new events feature
Airbnb has launched an exciting new feature for event-goers and organisers; one that will help find listings near to a venue. The new tool, called Airbnb for Events, allows event…
Ford takes on Uber with GoRide launch
It seems like every day Uber are being faced with news of a new competitor; and today is no different. Launching GoRide, British car manufacturers, Ford, has announced that they…
Top excuses car hire customers give for damages
A new research project conducted by iCarhireinsurance.com has revealed the most common excuses car hire customers use to try and get out of damage charges; some of which are pretty…
Dawsongroup acquire Transflex from doomed TOM Group
Commercial vehicle hire company, Dawsongroup, has increased its portfolio with the acquisition of former TOM Vehicle Rental subsidiary, Transflex. TOM Vehicle Rental were placed in administration last month, citing ‘challenging trading conditions’…
Car rental firm offers dream holiday to unlucky participant
A car rental firm in Iceland is running an unusual competition that is set to emphatically reward one ‘unlucky’ participant with the ultimate prize. Blue Car Rental are offering an all-expenses paid…
Windsor properties in demand on Airbnb thanks to Royal Wedding
Recent data released by peer-to-peer property rental giants, Airbnb, has indicated a huge tourism boost in and around London and Windsor. As excitement continues to build ahead of the wedding of Prince…
Newport plant hire firm, LDH Plant sold for £1.2m
The Welsh hire industry is a fascinating place to work of late, having given the UK some of the biggest and most innovative businesses in the space. This week, a…