London Black Cabs must pay a £5 fee to drop off at all terminals at Heathrow Airport from Saturday 30 April 2022. Following public consultation, Transport for London (TfL) recently agreed to a number of changes to taxi fares and fares. Taxi drivers can now add a charge of up to £5.20 to the fare […]
Month: March 2022
UAE: 25% drop in traffic fines for taxi drivers in Ajman – News
Increased driver awareness and deployment of supervisors responsible for steep declines File photo Published: Thu 31 March 2022, 17:41 The number of traffic violations committed by taxi drivers and franchise companies in Ajman decreased by 25% in 2020-2021, according to statistics released by the Ajman Public Transport Authority (APTA). The drop in numbers has been […]
Bolt taxi app launched in Cork
A NEW mobile app for ordering taxis has been launched in Cork City. Bolt is a mobility super app that already works in Dublin and in over 45 countries around the world. Its ride-sharing services also include shared cars, e-bikes and e-scooters, with food and grocery delivery also available in select areas. From today, passengers […]
A new taxi app is launching in Cork today with a VERY nice discount on your first ten journeys
Taxi app Bolt is launching its ride-sharing services in Cork City and surrounding areas today and the company’s Irish COO thinks it couldn’t come at a better time. “The total fleet of SPSV taxis registered in Cork is just 1,216, as of 28 February 2022, down 30 vehicles from 2020. So although customer demand has […]
New York taxi drivers hated Uber. Now they will help him
Uber has been under particular pressure in New York, as the city has since 2018 capped the number of transit vehicles allowed on its roads. In January, there were just over 96,000 vehicle licenses granted in the city, according to the Taxi and Limousine Commission, although 30,000 of them went unused that month. This new […]
San Francisco taxi drivers wary of plans to put taxis on Uber app
SAN FRANCISCO KPIX) — In Uber’s early days, teaming up with, not against, the taxi industry seemed impossible. In 2022, that seems to be the playbook with a potential new deal in the works. If approved by the SFMTA board next month, Uber could partner with Flywheel to put taxis on the Uber app. The […]
bne IntelliNews – Irishman Avolon and Turkish Gozen to pioneer ‘flying taxi’ services in congested Istanbul
Irish aircraft rental company Avolon Holdings has agreed to launch zero-emission electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) “flying taxi” services in Turkey with Istanbul-based Gozen Holding, owner of Freebird Airlines. Under the partnership, Gozen will purchase or lease up to 50 battery-powered eVTOL aircraft from Avolon, with options to purchase or lease an additional 50. […]
Taxi drivers accepting payment via mobile device ARE EXEMPT from new phone usage rules
Taxi drivers accepting card payments using their phones and other portable devices will be EXEMPTED from the new rules for using cell phones according to the Licensed Taxi Drivers’ Association (LTDA). Since March 25, motorists are now breaking the law if they use a mobile phone while driving for any purpose, including taking photos or […]
Convoy of taxi drivers from New York to Minnesota to protest Edina investor siege
More than a dozen New York cab drivers have traveled 1,200 miles to Minnesota to speak with an Edina-based investment firm they say is refusing loan debt relief for medallions expensive, the license to operate a taxi in the big city. “Our trip has been so worth it so far,” said Bhairavi Desai, executive director […]
Amid rising fuel prices, autos, taxi drivers hold statewide tape
Hyderabad: Telangana State Taxis and Drivers Joint Action Committee (JAC) and Automobile Drivers JAC staged a protest outside the Road Transport Authority (RTA) Commissioner’s office on Monday, against center policies and state neglect of workers. “The strike is aimed at fighting for the legitimate implementation of policies, including increasing car rates, issuing car licenses, reducing […]
The market for taxi services is booming around the world
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Reopening of the Malaysian border: JB-Singapore taxi drivers breathe a sigh of relief | Malaysia
Taxi drivers wait for customers around Larkin Sentral in Johor Baru, March 25, 2022. ― Bernama pic JOHOR BARU, March 25 ― Following the spread of the Covid-19 epidemic which had disrupted people’s lives, the announcement of the reopening of land borders from April 1, is the long-awaited light at the end of the tunnel […]
Sandwell taxi drivers still awaiting reforms seven months after protests
Sandwell taxi drivers gather outside Sandwell Council House, Oldbury, to protest against long delays in acquiring private hire licenses, in August 2021 Imran Mahmood Qureshi, secretary of the Sandwell Private Hire Drivers Association, said members were still awaiting the taxi reforms that were promised in December last year. A Conservative candidate in the next local […]
Cape Town taxi drivers cause massive disruption and traffic jam on the N2 ahead of March
Taxis linked to the Cata and Codeta associations do not operate on Thursday mornings. Taxis linked to the Cata and Codeta associations do not operate on Thursday March 24, 2022. CAPE TOWN – If you are traveling by taxi, you will need to find another way to get to work and school. Taxis linked to […]
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‘Our Heroes’: Taxi Drivers Transport Ukrainian Refugees to Spain
MADRID — After fleeing war in Ukraine and reaching Warsaw by car and on foot, Khrystyna Trach, 22, had no idea how she would arrive in Spain where her sister lives. Then she heard about a convoy of Madrid taxi drivers who had come to Poland to bring aid and transport a group of 135 […]
Violence against taxi drivers continues as Kent taxi driver beaten and robbed by passengers
Kent Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery in Margate. It was reported that at around 8.30pm on Thursday March 17, a taxi stopped at Wilderness Hill where the driver was assaulted by two men who had been passengers. After the victim left the vehicle to seek help, it was reported that money was […]
No more dentists, taxi drivers Masters/Phds: Australia-India nearly ready to recognize degrees and diplomas by end of 2022
India and Australia are considering setting up a working group to develop qualifications recognition agreements to improve the two-way mobility of skilled migrants and students. Education is the biggest connector in the bilateral relationship between Australia and India. In recent years, India has overtaken China as the largest source country for international students. The statement […]
Taxi and cab drivers demand subsidized fuel and removal of MCD toll tax in Delhi
Participants in the protest included drivers of tourist taxis, Ola, Uber taxis and three-wheelers. By : HT automatic office | Updated: March 22, 2022, 07:17 File photo of a taxi used for representational purposes only (AP) Associations of taxi drivers and tourist taxi associations staged a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on Monday to […]
Taxi drivers will stage a protest in Dewsbury against ‘racist’ safety policy
Taxi spokesman Akooji Badat (left) with other campaigners at Huddersfield Town Hall They say that the authority’s policy of aptitude and beliefs is unjust and akin to “apartheid”. However, Kirklees Council says it is not changing its suitability and suitability policy, which was passed in 2019 and already meets the minimum standards set by the […]
Taxi drivers transport Ukrainian refugees to Spain
After fleeing the war in Ukraine and reaching Warsaw by car and on foot, 22-year-old Khrystyna Trach had no idea how she would arrive in Spain where her sister lives. Then she heard about a convoy of Madrid taxi drivers who had come to Poland to bring aid and transport a group of 135 Ukrainians […]
Local taxi services are working to get people home safely this St. Patrick’s Day
PEORIA (25 NEWS) – St. Patrick’s Day is one of the biggest booze holidays in central Illinois and local taxi services say they are working to make sure people get home safely. “It’s right up there with New Year’s Eve,” said Big Daddy Cab founder Bob Thomas. Thomas says his taxi service was busy all […]
‘It’s only going to get harder’: Taxi drivers desperately need higher fares to cope with soaring fuel prices
A Blaenau Gwent taxi driver has called for an increase in local fares following soaring fuel prices due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Stephen Giffard, 42, has run Giffys Taxi’s in Abertillery for six years and says allowing taxi services to raise their starting fares would make a big difference in the months ahead […]
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Leeds taxi drivers will go on strike again on Friday as people warned not to travel
Residents of Leeds have been told to avoid traveling to the city center due to a protest planned for later this week. Leeds Private Hire Drivers Organization (LPHDO) will hold a protest between 4pm and 6pm on Friday March 18 as they continue to protest against the suitability and convictions policy. The controversial policy was […]
2 advantages and disadvantages of using taxi services for travel
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New regulations for water taxi services in Oman
Muscat – Following the announcement in February that it will seek to identify possible locations to develop water taxi services in Muscat and Musandam, the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology has issued Ministerial Decision No. 33 /2022 stipulating regulations for water taxis. Issued by HE Eng Said bin Hamoud bin Said al Ma’awali, […]
We can’t afford new N9m vehicles, Lagos taxi drivers beg Governor Sanwo-Olu for discount as government unveils state-owned taxis
The Lagos State Taxi Drivers and Taxi Operators Association has implored the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu to help them with a discount to be able to purchase the state-owned taxis of N9million that his administration brought in weeks ago to phase out conventional taxis. . The Lagos State Government brought 1,000 new vehicles […]
The cost of Blackpool taxi services could rise with soaring petrol prices
The council decides on the maximum fares that can be charged by licensed carriages operating in the city. Members of the Blackpool Licensed Taxi Operators Association have called on patrons to increase permitted charges as the cost of petrol soared to record highs following the Russian invasion of Ukraine last month. Register to our daily […]
Rising petrol prices weigh on incomes of private car and taxi drivers as some consider quitting
The 42-year-old listener said he did not expect drivers to stop using their cars just because fuel prices have risen. “I don’t think fuel costs will contribute significantly (to the overall cost of maintaining a car). You’re probably feeling (the effects of higher prices) because everyone’s talking about it now, but after some time, I […]
Dubai to hire taxi drivers as demand outstrips supply
Dubai’s state-owned taxi company is looking for new drivers as demand for transport soars. A recruitment day will take place on Friday during which potential drivers will be offered a monthly salary of 2,000 Dh plus commission. Positions are open to both men and women, who work in a fleet of “pink taxis” that only […]
Unlicensed ‘TAXI SERVICES’ social media advert triggers POLICE WARNING in Dorset
Dorset Police detectives are urging the public not to get into unlicensed taxis when going out or returning home after a night out. The force says it is aware of new groups emerging on social media platforms in Bournemouth and Poole where drivers operate unofficial taxi or lift services. Members of the public risk their […]
Cheltenham Racecourse is set to use what3words technology to help taxi drivers and racing fans
Image credit: what3words Cheltenham Racecourse is set up to use global addressing technology, what3words, to help its visitors, taxi drivers and the wider community find key on-site facilities quickly and easily to make the most of their daytime. As part of the 2022 Cheltenham Festival, the racecourse is expected to welcome thousands of spectators for […]
Blackpool taxi services are feeling the pinch as petrol prices hit record highs
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the price of petrol has soared, topping £1.52 a liter for the first time. Figures from data firm Experian Catalist show the average cost of a liter of petrol on UK forecourts was 152.20p on Wednesday March 2, down from 151.67p the day before. The cost of diesel rose […]
CAE will develop training devices for Joby’s air taxi services
March 9 (Reuters) – Aviation Training Specialist CAE Inc CAE.TO said on Wednesday it would develop flight simulators to help train air taxi start-up Joby Aviation Inc. JOBY.N future pilots. CAE, the world’s largest civil aviation training company, said it will use Joby’s simulation technology to build pilot training devices for the company’s electric vertical […]
Travelers warned to avoid bogus taxi services at airports
TRAVELERS have been urged to avoid fake taxi operators at King Shaka International Airport, Cape Town International Airport and OR Tambo International Airport. The warning comes from Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) which is teaming up with law enforcement to crack down on illegal taxi operators. ACSA spokeswoman Refentse Shinners has urged passengers to pre-book […]
New driving law could leave Canterbury taxi drivers ‘out of work’ without electric vehicles
Abe Housein, 58, has been a taxi driver in Canterbury for 24 years but may have to give up if a proposed ban materializes later this year. Canterbury City Council is phasing out petrol and diesel vehicles as it strives to have only electric taxis by 2030. From August, the authority will refuse to issue […]
(Hello Africa) Rwanda promotes electric mobility with motorbikes used for taxi services-Xinhua
Motorbike taxi drivers drive motorbikes in Rwanda’s capital Kigali on Feb. 27, 2022. (Xinhua/Martina Fuchs) Electric mobility is all the rage in Rwanda, known as the “land of a thousand hills” in the Great Rift Valley where the African Great Lakes and East Africa converge, with more and more motorbikes being used for taxi services […]
‘It’s tough, it’s really tough’: Taxi drivers who survived Covid lockdowns are now being hit by rising fuel prices
Taxi drivers described the difficulties they face due to the sharp increase in fuel prices. Gasoline and diesel prices have hit record highs as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues to hit oil prices globally. According to the RAC, drivers currently have to pay an average of 155.62 pence per liter of unleaded petrol, 161.28 pence […]
Taxi drivers stop picking up passengers amid soaring fuel prices
Taxi drivers in London are queuing rather than driving in search of passengers due to soaring diesel prices. Steve McNamara, general secretary of the Licensed Taxi Drivers Association, said “sky-high” fuel prices were having a major impact on the drivers of the 10,000 diesel-powered black cabs on the capital’s roads. Latest figures from data firm […]
Lagos yellow taxi drivers adopt cashless payment system
Lagos yellow taxi drivers can now collect payment through a digital payment system. Univasa Nigeria Limited, an information technology company, revealed this during a press conference at the headquarters of the Lagos State Taxi Drivers and Taxi Operators Association (LSTDCOA) on Friday. Oshodi, Lagos. The company said that through “Check and Pay”, passengers hailing yellow […]
Ocho Rios taxi drivers want better working conditions – Jamaica Observer
FOR St Ann’s Taxi Drivers operating in the Ocho Rios Transportation Hub, their job has become increasingly difficult over the years since a number of their co-workers decided to no longer work in the hub , but rather to operate at the Rubis service station a short distance away. A visit to the transport hub, […]
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UAE: New control center to monitor and operate taxi services – News
The center also monitors poor driver practices, orients them towards healthy driving and guarantees their commitment and compliance with regulations. By WAM Published: Thu 3 March 2022, 22:42 Sharjah Taxi, part of Sharjah Asset Management Company, the investment arm of the Sharjah government, inaugurated the Sharjah Taxi Control Center on Thursday morning, which will serve […]
Kirklees taxi drivers say safety policy is ‘pure racism’
Kirklees TAXI drivers have slammed as ‘pure racism’ a council safety policy which could see licenses revoked if drivers rack up more than six penalty points in a year. They say that the authority’s policy of aptitude and beliefs is unjust and akin to “apartheid”. However, Kirklees Council says it is not changing its suitability […]
Uber will offer free taxi services between Ukraine and Poland to help desperate refugees
The initiative will allow Ukrainians to travel to the Polish cities of Lublin and Rzeszow Uber will offer unlimited free rides between the Ukraine and Poland border in an effort to help people escape the ongoing Russian invasion. Thousands of people are still frantically trying to flee the war, as Vladimir Putin continues his attempts […]
The taxi app market size is expected to grow at a remarkable rate in the coming years – company ethos
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Kenya: Digital taxi drivers protest CS Gazette non-compliance with regulations
Nairobi – Digital taxi drivers as part of the Digital Taxi Forum (DTF) have taken to the streets to demonstrate the failure of the Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Transport to publish in the Official Gazette the Digital Phone Service Regulations (Rules TNC 2022) which had been adopted by the Senate Labor Committee chaired by Senator […]
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