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The Uber effect

What impact is Uber having on the taxi and public transport industries around the world?

Mobile taxi service Uber is currently available in more than 400 cities worldwide - but, in some countries, the company's arrival has been met with protests and calls for more regulation. We're live from a transport cafΓ© in central London to discuss the effects Uber is having in the taxi and public transport industries.

Photo: taxi app Uber shows how to select a pick-up location;
Credits: Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images.

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Fri 15 Apr 2016 16:06GMT
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