DanRobinson commented Controversial taxi app Uber given green light to launch in...

Taxi fares in Nottingham could be slashed after a controversial new company was given the green light to launch in the city.Private hire firm Uber – which uses a cashless system where customers order and track a cab on their smartphones – was yesterday given a licence by Nottingham City Council.It has been welcomed by residents but taxi drivers already working in the city say they are "worried" it could put them out of business.The company says it can offer cheaper prices..