Uber strikes deal with New York to avoid car cap

Last-minute agreement removes threat of restrictions on number of cars taxi service could put on city's streets

New York Uber users can rest easy: there will be no limit on the number of its cars cruising the streets following a deal between the mayor's office and the online taxi service.

The surprise agreement follows a war of words in which New York city mayor, Bill de Blasio, accused Uber of trying to "dictate to government" and failing to take a "wise course" in its dealings with the city.