Uber drives its way into Northampton

Uber said the move was due to local demand

Uber has launched a taxi service for Northampton.

The firm said the move was a response to rising demand, with more than 1,500 people locally opening the Uber app and looking to book a trip every week.

Andrew Brem, general manager of Uber UK, said: “We are extremely proud to launch Uber in Northampton, where we have been seeing increased demand for our services.

"By bringing Uber to the town, we want to help maximise earnings opportunities for drivers, boost transport options for passengers, and support the local economy.”