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Minicab drivers protest outside The Carlyle Group's offices

London's Berkeley Square brought to a standstill by angry Addison Lee drivers

Addison Lee drivers brought Berkeley Square to a standstill when protesting outside offices of Carlyle Group
Addison Lee drivers brought Berkeley Square to a standstill when protesting outside offices of Carlyle Group Photo: William Louch

Drivers working for a minicab business which is majority owned by US private equity firm The Carlyle Group descended on one of London's most famous squares on May 24, to protest at changes to their pay and working conditions.

The protest, outside the buyout group's offices in London's Berkeley Square, was held in response to recent fare cuts and contract changes introduced by Addison Lee's management team which drivers say have left them facing severe earning cuts.

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