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Wednesday on TV: Daphne, Idris Elba and From Pole to Pole

Tuesday, 13 January 2026RSS
Wednesday on TV: Daphne, Idris Elba and From Pole to Pole

It's also a day to remember the real stories and people of Bucha and to meet an anti-Nazi tennis champion.

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Context & Explainers

Somos TVDE (We Are TVDE) is a civic movement and drivers’ organisation representing TVDE drivers that organises collective actions and campaigns for stronger regulation, better pay and working conditions. It is coordinating the alternating shutdowns of Uber and Bolt apps in morning peak hours, so those using app‑based taxis should be aware of potential reduced availability and plan alternatives.

TVDE refers to app‑based private‑hire ride services; the acronym stands for Transporte em Veículos Descaracterizados a partir de Plataforma Eletrónica and covers drivers working for platforms like Uber and Bolt. Drivers are using temporary app shutdowns as a protest over what they say is inadequate regulation and working conditions, so commuters who rely on ride‑hailing during peak hours should expect possible service disruptions next week.