Amid widespread protests across Europe today, Uber is launching a new taxi service that gives Londoners access to the citys iconic black cabs. Named UberTaxi, the service strays from the regular Uber pricing structure, instead adhering to Transport for Londons standard three-tier fare rates. Customers booking a black cab through Uber wont be charged a booking fee, but drivers will be charged a flat commission of five percent. The setup is remarkably similar to another cab app, Hailo, which acts as a matchup service for existing taxi drivers and prospective clients in major cities around the world.
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