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A private hire driver working for Uber has been found guilty of raping a female customer on the backseat of his car after grabbing her as she was about to enter the front door of her home. Southwark Crown Court heard that Muhammad Durrani (38) attacked the woman in his licensed Toyota private hire vehicle on 24 July 2016 after he picked her up from a live music club in Clapham.
On arrival at her home, Durrani followed the woman to her door and lifted her up as she tried to find her keys. He then carried her back to his car and raped and sexually assaulted her.
Durrani was arrested the next day and claimed that the sex between himself and the female passenger had been consensual. The Uber driver denied the charges but was found guilty of one count of rape and one count of sexual assault. Durrani was remanded in custody.

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UNIVERSITY RESEARCHERS claim that the London Congestion Charge, introduced in 2003, has actually led to higher levels of diesel pollution in the capital.
Combustion engine expert professor John Heywood said: “Exempting buses and taxis meant these diesel vehicles drove many more miles as commuters transferred out of personal cars into these forms of public transport.
“As a consequence, the fuel mix of vehicles in the zone moved towards diesel and the reduction in other pollutants has to be weighed against the negative effects associated with a marked increase in NO2 emissions.”

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The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association (Guide Dogs) aims to enhance the mobility, independence and quality of life of blind and partially-sighted people by providing guide dogs and other services. Guide dogs are working animals, not pets, and their owners rely on them for both independence and mobility. Guide dogs have up to two years of intensive training and are monitored closely throughout their working lives. In addition, guide dog owners are given training on how to maintain the extremely high standards of grooming which the dogs require, and the dogs are checked regularly by vets. In terms of travel, guide dogs are trained to sit at their owner’s feet at all times, not to bother other people and not to climb on seats. Taxis and private hire vehicles (PHVs) are a vital link in the accessible transport chain and it is important that disabled people who use guide and any other registered assistance dogs, have confidence that they can hire a taxi or book a PHV which will carry them and their dog at no extra charge.
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