London black-cab drivers reject Uber olive branch

Move by taxi-hailing firm to let rivals use its app for nothing for 12 months dismissed as publicity stunt

London black-cab drivers have rejected an apparent olive branch from Uber as a "PR stunt" after the taxi-hailing app company said it would extend its service free to the traditional trade.

Uber has modified its app to allow black-cab drivers in London to be available as a choice for its customers, with zero commission, for the next 12 months.