Author: Benjamin M. Taylor

Local taxi drivers who meet certain conditions will receive a one-time fuel and energy subsidy of up to MOP 12,000 (USD 1,484) from September, as part of a series of policies aimed at mitigating the impact of the pandemic on the local economy. The aid is ordered to benefit 4,000 taxi drivers and amounts to […]

POLOKWANE – Drivers who embark on random patrols around the city prohibiting hitchhiking say that when they prevent motorists from transporting passengers, these drivers vandalize their vehicles and even threaten them with violence. A driver who spoke to Polokwane Observer on condition of anonymity said his vehicle’s single window was damaged by a private driver […]

Share the article Last update 2 days ago Cancun taxi drivers have drawn negative attention in recent months for unfair practices such as overcharging, a problem often encountered by visitors. With more and more reports of price gouging, local authorities are paying more attention to the problem of at least 60 taxi drivers from Cancún […]

Security forces dispersed dozens of taxi drivers who were trying to force their way into Kgosi Mampuru prison to attend a trial there on Wednesday. Security forces dispersed dozens of taxi drivers who were trying to force their way into Kgosi Mampuru prison to attend a trial there on Wednesday. There are courtrooms in the […]

Hello New York! New lawsuit targets NYC’s outdoor dining program, judge rules in favor of homeless family trying to find accommodation with city-issued voucher, and taxi drivers would like to see cap removed on the number of new licenses issued. Also find out the latest news from the New York Congressional primaries. First, today’s weather […]

Following several strike representations and warnings by the Mumbai Taximen’s Union – the largest taxi union in Mumbai, the country’s financial capital – the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Transport Authority (MMRTA) said last week that it had proposed a hike tariffs and that a decision on this will be taken into account at the next meeting. […]

The force issued alerts that “waste time” and distract call handlers from “real emergencies”. The summer months bring increased pressures on officers, with the control room having to deal with around 300 999 calls “every day”. The latest figures available show that in January 2022, 8,727 calls were made to 999. Register to our daily […]

Greg Whyte of Lynx Taxi. Published: Sat 30 Jul 2022, 08:00 By Tom Gillespie One of Connaught’s biggest taxi operators has sent out an SOS – for more drivers. Castlebar’s Lynx Taxi could immediately hire at least 10 new drivers – if they could get them. But insuring a public service vehicle (PSV) like a […]

Uber and taxis have long been mortal enemies. But now disruptors and disrupters are joining forces in hopes that each can provide what the other lacks: more drivers for Uber and more business for taxis. The country’s first program in San Francisco will allow passengers to book taxi rides directly on the Uber app with […]

RIYADH – The Transport General Authority (TGA) has confirmed that it has detected violations by a total of 349 taxi drivers in adhering to the mandatory uniform rule. The authority said these taxi drivers will be issued fines as punishment for the offence. The authority’s decision to make uniforms compulsory for male and female taxi […]

Taxi drivers block traffic in West Bromwich More than 100 drivers demonstrated outside Oldbury Council House today ahead of the Sandwell Council plenary meeting. The Sandwell Private Hire Drivers Association (SPHDA) has vowed to cause havoc during the Games after meeting with Sandwell Council officials last week. Drivers are calling on the Sandwell Council to […]

The Namibian Bus and Taxi Association (Nabta) has distanced itself from the protest planned for Tuesday by the Namibian Transport and Taxi Union (NTTU). In a statement released by Nabta on Tuesday, President Jeffrey Platt said the association was unaware of the strike. “Members of the public are advised not to panic. All taxi drivers […]

TAXI drivers have received just 85 more permits to operate at Dublin Airport this year despite queue chaos, leaving many stranded late at night. And DAA is offering taxi drivers cash back of just €8.46 per week for working after 10 p.m. 4 A DAA spokesperson claimed the national taxi shortage is to blame for […]

A ‘SEVERE shortage’ of taxi drivers in Basildon is putting night revelers at risk and isolating some of the borough’s most vulnerable residents, it is claimed. The borough is facing a shortage of licensed drivers according to council documents, with many workers dropping out of the trade during the pandemic and fewer recruits signing up. […]

When farm laborer December Mbokodo (40) pays for his monthly bus fare for August, it will cost him almost R30 more than the July fare. This price increase comes on top of the 6% annual increase it has been paying since April. “It’s too expensive… life is difficult,” Mbokodo said. “What if the price of […]

MORE than 70 people responded to a campaign by Wiltshire Council to encourage people to become taxi drivers. As many as 71 people applied to address the shortage of taxi drivers serving local communities across the county after the campaign launched in April. The council says taxis are a vital part of Wiltshire’s transport network, […]

Taxi owners have said the chief minister should compare their bank balances with those of his ministers to check who looted from the public Panaji: members of All-Goa Taxi The trade union association on Monday refuted Chief Minister Pramod Sawant’s accusation that taxi operators are not use the meters in their vehicles. “It’s a fake […]

PHUKET: Phuket International Airport officials have launched a campaign to carry out random drug tests on taxi drivers at the key tourist facility in hopes of having the airport declared a “white airport” and to build tourists’ confidence that they are getting a “clean” driver. Drivers gathered in the airport’s international bus parking lot yesterday […]

The disruption to public transport meant golf fans faced a real challenge getting to and from the historic championships as tens of thousands of people rushed to the Old Course. Late Sunday afternoon, the R&A issued a request for help to all taxi drivers to help them. He made a specific request that all hires […]

[Photo by MK DB] Taxi drivers are refusing to drive Kakao members’ cars, citing declining profits, but Kakao Mobility has denied that its mandatory Kakao T Blue call is a reason for the drop in its member taxi driver numbers. According to the taxi industry on Sunday, a growing number of taxi drivers refused to […]

Jul 15, 2022 | 19:52 UTC Unionized taxi drivers will go on strike across Italy on July 20 and 21; reduced availability of taxis, likely increase in demand for other forms of transport. transportation Security ITA Event Unionized taxi drivers plan to strike across Italy on July 20 and 21 to protest government plans to […]

A judge has said there must be deterrents to theft from taxi drivers and other public service providers and they cannot be seen as an easy target. Judge Pauline Codd was speaking during the sentencing of Michael Collins (32) for the robbery at knifepoint of two taxi drivers in Dublin, who described in their victim […]

ROME (AP) — Hundreds of taxi drivers in Italy on Wednesday left their cars unused for a second day to protest Italian government plans to allow more competition, including ride-sharing services. A handful of drivers chained themselves to protest in the square outside Prime Minister Mario Draghi’s office on Tuesday, and they were still chained […]

The Saudi Transport Authority’s decision to make uniforms compulsory for male and female taxi drivers came into effect on Tuesday, July 12, according to the Saudi Gazette. The Transport General Authority’s (TGA) decision to make uniforms compulsory applies to both male and female taxi drivers. For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online […]

RIYADH — The decision by the General Transport Authority (TGA) to make uniforms compulsory for male and female taxi drivers came into effect on Tuesday July 12. Fines will be imposed on those who violate uniform regulations. The decision to enforce mandatory uniform will apply to public taxi drivers, taxi routing service, guided vehicle service […]

JN / Agencies Yesterday at 22:43 Uber is used in several countries, including Portugal, to use violence by taxi drivers against Uber drivers to boost the company’s image and curry favor with governments, a press survey reveals. The plan began to take shape in 2015, when the North American company’s strategists realized they could. Uber […]

Taxi drivers have been warned to keep their payment details up to date when signing up for a new regular DBS verification service or risking trouble with their current taxi licenses. Licensing authorities have recently introduced new criminal record checks every 6 months for taxi and private hire vehicle (PHV) drivers. It is widely recommended […]

Proposed rules would require drivers to limit it to two, max Some people, especially those who drive older cars that don’t have Android-Auto or Apple CarPlay, can sometimes be inclined to take a simpler approach – using their phone. Buy a dash/windshield mount for your phone, and it’s as good as a real head unit. […]

The pandemic and now the cost-of-living crisis has been difficult for taxi drivers over the past two years as households feel the pinch and rein from evening socials. However, the number of taxi drivers is actually on the rise, likely due to many families adding side businesses and second jobs to help with rising energy […]

Taxi drivers serving Montrealers with disabilities will be on strike from Friday to Monday, directly affecting the STM’s paratransit service. Drivers are asking for higher compensation for rising gas prices and the increased cost of buying a taxi vehicle as well as modifying it for customers with special needs. The drivers aim to negotiate the […]

Taxi drivers serving Montrealers with disabilities will be on strike from Friday to Monday, directly affecting the STM’s paratransit service. Drivers are asking for higher compensation for rising fuel prices and the increased costs of buying a taxi vehicle as well as modifying it for customers with special needs. The drivers aim to negotiate the […]

Taxi drivers who take longer routes in order to unfairly increase their charges face a fine of Kshs 20,000 or six months in jail or both. This is according to new rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport aimed at curbing the state of indiscipline in the taxi industry. Transport Cabinet Secretary James Macharia, […]

Max Civil TV Press, Rome Taxi drivers staged a national strike against a government plan to deregulate their sector. The industrial action has been sparked by a series of unions representing taxi drivers in opposition to Article 10 of a competition bill linked to reforms the EU is demanding in return for funding from the […]

Taxi drivers struggling with rising petrol prices in Benidorm, Costa Blanca. Image: Sergei Ryzhov/Shutterstock.com The high cost of petrol and diesel is drowning the profits of Benidorm taxi drivers despite the start of summer with the most expensive fares. The 1.5 percent increase in the price of taxi service authorized by the government fails to […]

Over 1,000 Chennai rickshaw and taxi drivers gathered outside DMS Labor Commissioner, Chennai, demanding ease of welfare board registration, better benefits and an application run by the state to replace the exorbitant Ola and Uber. The protest was called under the banner of the Center of Indian Trade Union (CITU)-affiliated Auto-Taxi Workers Union on July […]

By The Citizen Reporter Dar es Salaam. The advent of digital taxis in 2016 was a breath of fresh air for many residents of the commercial capital Dar es Salaam, as it saved them from the agony of overpriced fares. They brought convenience to the driver’s door in real time, with disciplined drivers who were […]

Jul 02, 2022 | 10:23 UTC Unionized taxi drivers in Italy will go on strike across the country on July 5-6, demonstration in central Rome on July 5. Taxi, likely transport disruptions. Security transportation ITA Event Unionized taxi drivers plan to strike across the country on July 5 and 6 over various issues, including government […]

Bangkok motorcycle taxi drivers and taxi drivers today burned their orange safety vests in protest against the Ministry of Transport’s decision to extend GrabBike drivers license for another 2 months. The company announced last week that each of its Grab riders must register as a public transport operator and change their license plates from white […]

Courses include five specialized programs Published: Thu 30 June 2022, 14:32 The Ajman Public Transport Authority, APTA, trained 396 taxi drivers during the first quarter of 2022 as part of its drive to provide efficient and high-quality transport services. Ms. Rasha Khalaf Al Shamsi, Director General of APTA, said this is aimed at empowering taxi […]

Many taxi drivers have recently chosen to stop working due to concerns about the risk of infection, Macau Taxi Drivers Mutual Association Chairman Tony Kuok Leong Son said today (Wednesday). to the Macau News Agency. The union president said many taxi drivers, as a ‘high-risk group of people’ who will encounter a large number of […]

Image credit: LEVC Australian taxi drivers have welcomed a new exemption on wheelchair accessible taxis that will save them $3,000 on new vehicles. The State Taxation and Treasury Laws Amendment Bill 2022 has introduced a new motor vehicle exemption for wheelchair accessible commercial passenger vehicles, which will save operators $3 $000 on their next vehicle […]

NEW DELHI: Ride-sharing, delivery and e-commerce platforms could adopt a model to provide accident insurance to all delivery and driver partners, and other platform workers across India, government think tank Niti Ayog said in an industry report. These can be offered in collaboration with the private sector or the government, as provided for in the […]

Taxi drivers are struggling to ‘make ends meet’ as they face a number of issues such as the cost of fuel spiraling out of control. Private Drivers Hire Association Bury vice-president Raja Naveed Aijaz said those on the front lines of the industry are suffering due to a number of factors, including soaring petrol station […]

“Community members and security forums in Philippi must stand up and demand more police visibility,” says taxi association Taxi operators in Philippi East, Cape Town, stopped transporting residents to the area after 4 p.m. The move was made late last year after numerous incidents of drivers being robbed and assaulted by criminals during evening drop-offs. […]

Image credit: Melton Borough Council Melton Borough Council has recognized seven taxi drivers for their long service to the borough in a ceremony celebrating over 278 years of service between them. The awards were intended to recognize valuable service in helping people and enabling the city to function effectively and to recognize their role as […]

The seven Melton Borough taxi drivers after receiving seniority awards Alan Bagshaw worked as a local taxi driver for 48 years, while Michele Addesso, Robert Croft, Lee Franklin and Brian Parker racked up 40 years. Special long service awards were also presented to Glynn Hudson and Andy Martin, taxi drivers for 35 years. Melton Mayor […]

Left to right, Cllr Karin Sedgwick, Cllr Clive World, Fiona Andrews and Vince Ravetta. Richmondshire’s fleet of taxi drivers are boosting their knowledge of dementia by undertaking new training sessions. Over the past 12 months, Richmondshire District Council has worked with local licensed taxi drivers to ensure they are dementia-friendly. Following the initial training last […]

Bury taxi drivers are struggling to ‘make ends meet’ as they grapple with a number of issues such as the cost of fuel spiraling out of control. Private Drivers Hire Association Bury vice-president Raja Naveed Aijaz said those on the front lines of the industry are suffering due to a number of factors, including soaring […]

A CORK man who robbed two taxi drivers to pay for his heroin addiction wants help from the probation service while in custody. William Cambridge appeared in Cork Circuit Criminal Court where he upheld the signed guilty pleas he had previously entered in the District Court. Judge Helen Boyle remanded the accused in custody pending […]

Hull taxi drivers have been hit in the pocket by the closure of Paragon station due to the railway strike. Industrial action today (Tuesday) meant no trains were entering or leaving Hull. Further strikes are scheduled for Thursday and Saturday, with commuters warned of further disruption on Wednesday and Friday as train operators try to […]

PASSENGERS and taxi drivers shared their frustration over the nationwide railway strikes that have hit the city. Around 40,000 Network Rail Railway, Maritime and Transport (RMT) members and 13 train operators are taking action after final talks between ministers and the union failed to resolve a dispute over the salaries, jobs and working conditions. Southampton […]

India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, has launched the Tourism Awareness Program (TAP) for Taxi, Taxi and Coach Drivers to provide behavioral and non-technical training. J Sharing his thoughts on the initiative, G. Kamala Vardhana Rao, IAS, MD, ITDC said, “As we strengthen our focus on redefining the tourism […]

Rail strikes across the UK will continue this week after last-minute negotiations failed to prevent what is expected to be a huge nationwide disruption. Demand for taxi services is expected to be high, while additional buses will go some way to providing rail replacement services where possible. Millions of commuters and travelers are at risk […]

PHUKET: Police are investigating a street brawl involving motorbike taxi drivers in Patong after video of the incident was posted online raising questions about the image of tourism in Phuket. The scuffle involving the Patong ‘public transport’ drivers broke out around 12.45am yesterday, June 18, on Patong’s famous Thaweewong Rd., directly opposite the Patong Immigration […]

Breadcrumb Links New Local News “I’ve seen gas prices go up, up, up, so my cars have gone down, down in size.” Taxi fares rose 10% in the City of Ottawa last week – the first fare increase in 12 years – in recognition of the extraordinary burden of rising gas prices. Photo by Ashley […]

I recently tried to help two disabled friends who live in Glasgow apply for a blue badge and pensioner housing benefit. Despite the existence of legislation guaranteeing the right to paperwork in an accessible format, the council refused to provide hard copies of application forms. The lady who needs a blue badge has been told […]

LIMPOPO – A slow convoy of protesting drivers from the Makhado Long Distance Taxi Association (Malta) and the Louis Trichardt-Musina Taxi Association blocked traffic along the main road on the N1 towards Polokwane last Tuesday as they staged a slow drive to the Capital Roads and Transport Department. Protesting drivers drove from Louis Trichardt to […]

Abdul Razak says most of his customers are ferry passengers arriving at Kukup Terminal from Indonesia. It’s a slow road to normalcy for taxi drivers despite the reopening of borders and the easing of some Covid-19 restrictions. Zulkifli Zainudin, 61, said that although there is better demand for taxi service these days, it was still […]

Councilors have agreed to consult over plans to increase taxi fares for Hackney cars in Merthyr Tydfil. A request has been received from members of the Hackney Carrying Trade to increase the current rate of Merthyr Tydfil Council fares. Cabinet approved a consultation on Wednesday June 8, which calls for a 50p increase on all […]

West Lothian taxi drivers could be set for a taxi fare increase as fares charged are under consultation in a bid to help taxi drivers during the cost of living crisis. Following statutory consultation with the local taxi and private hire industry, council has proposed to increase the current fares and charges for journeys in […]

Record gasoline prices in Canada are worrying taxi and ride-hailing app workers across the country, many of whom are struggling to make ends meet. Canada’s national gasoline price average topped $2 a liter for the first time this year, according to GasBuddy and AAC. This means drivers spend more on refueling and work longer on […]

Find out here which Posh Wembley hero worked a market stall in Barnet, which ex-player turned his back on crime to become a pastor and which player with over 250 Posh appearances to his name took “the knowledge” and is now a London taxi driver. Plus, which former Posh player became known as “the Coffeeman”? […]

At least 100 taxi drivers, community members and police fought off a crowd of residents who attempted to loot the Hammarsdale Junction shopping center in western eThekwini on Thursday night. Ward 6 councilor Nkosinathi Majola, who spoke to Daily Maverick Friday morning, the situation was “now calm”. The mall’s operations manager, Bongumusa Langa, confirmed the […]

A blind woman has been saddened after she was run over by three Glasgow taxi drivers because of her guide dog. The shocking incident happened to Allana Grant as she waited in a taxi rank outside Glasgow Central Station on Gordon Street last weekend. The 33-year-old, from Airdrie, spent an evening in the city center […]

OBSERVER ONLINE understands that more than 1,200 taxi operators have left the formal transport sector due to the sharp increase in fuel prices since January. According to Egeton Newman, president of Transport Operators Development Sustainable Services (TODSS), the continued rise in the cost of fuel has weighed heavily on taxi operators who were already operating […]

Taxi drivers and all other motorists are urged to BELT UP as the annual crackdown on seatbelt use begins this week. Officers across the country will be out in force looking for anyone who is not strapped in to support the National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) annual seatbelt operation. The campaign, which runs until Sunday […]

Thousands of London taxi drivers have signed up for action to recover losses from Uber’s operations between 2012 and 2018, and they will be updated shortly as the formal litigation process is expected to “begin soon”. Around 11,000 black taxi drivers in London have signed up to join an action to recover losses suffered as […]

Fairfax County supervisors are set to hold a public hearing on June 28 to consider a proposed emergency taxi fuel surcharge of $2 per trip to offset the impact of soaring fuel costs. Acting at the request of Old Dominion Transportation Group Inc., supervisors approved a $1 per ride surcharge on April 12, which is […]

A leaflet with information on how taxi drivers can protect their money and property while ensuring their own safety has been published. The leaflet produced by the Met Police in partnership with Transport for London (TfL) also explains how taxi drivers should report criminal activity they might see while driving. Police will soon distribute hard […]

Women and girls in Plymouth have called for more street lighting and more female taxi drivers to help them feel safe in the city. The Violence Against Women and Girls survey found that only 13% of respondents felt very or somewhat safe going out after dark. More than three-quarters (78%) felt very or somewhat in […]