1. Anti-Isis hackers claim responsibility for BBC cyber-attack
- Technology correspondent receives tweet from US-based New Word Hacking saying attack was to test group’s servers
- Activists who say their goal is to disrupt online propaganda by Islamic State have claimed responsibility for a cyber-attack on the BBC website.
- The New Year’s Eve attack took down the iPlayer and other services for a few hours, according to Joe Lynam, the BBC’s business correspondent.
- Australian Taxi Industry says Uber drivers’ incentive is ‘greedy’ but ride-sharing company says it means more transport in cities like Sydney and Melbourne
- In a statement the Australian Taxi Industry chief executive, Blair Davies, accused Uber of exploitation, arguing surge pricing meant Uber passengers risked spending as much as three times the price of a taxi fare for the same trip.
- With taxis’ regulated fares meaning “no bill shock” for customers, Davies said “grabbing a cab makes sense” for revellers wondering how to get to and from their destination.
- When demand falls or supply increases, prices quickly return to normal – and passengers are able to get an estimate on the app before accepting a higher fare.
- The company continues to recruit new “driver-partners” in capital cities, with 5,500 active in Sydney, 6,500 in Melbourne, 2,200 in Perth and 4,500 in Brisbane.
- Nixon said Uber would make millions of trips around the world on New Year’s Eve, adding 12.30am to 4.30am was expected to be the busiest time, with the highest prices.
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