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Conservative politicians have released a report on the demise of the iconic black cab in London that suggests drivers should abandon ‘The Knowledge’ test requiring them to memorise the city’s streets if the want to save themselves from Uber. The eight point plan names the app specifically as the cab’s greatest threat. A member of the city’s government Richard Tracey said: The plight of London’s iconic black cabs is increasingly worrying as consumers seek out a cheaper and more streamlined service through app-based firms like Uber. I want this world-renowned industry, which has been a staple of London’s culture and image, to survive. But to…

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