Author: Benjamin M. Taylor

Peterborough City Council Licensing Officers took part in a joint operation with officers from Cambridgeshire Police, HMRC and DVSA to inspect taxis operating in Peterborough. On September 8, vehicles were stopped by Cambridgeshire Police and inspected at the Pleasure Fair Meadow car park, Oundle Road. Taxis were checked for potential safety risks, while drivers were […]

Auto drivers and taxi drivers in Mumbai urgently need a fare hike. Photo: Eshan Kalyanikar Sain Ullah Khan, 65, has been driving a taxi in Mumbai for 35 years, but his life was turned upside down during the COVID pandemic in 2020. Lockdown two years ago took away his income and savings and now he […]

A resident of Bhekulwandle recalled a recent incident where she found herself in a roadblock which had been set up by taxi drivers who allegedly forced all passengers out of private cars, telling them to take minibus taxis. READ ALSO : A taxi owner killed in a hail of bullets in Isipingo Sonto Mthethwa, who […]

Sadit Chaithiang, chairman of the Thailand Association of Public Taxis, announced after the meeting that the first round of negotiations had not yielded any positive results and that the next meeting would be held in October. The taxi drivers’ associations have expressed their determination to continue their campaign for an increase in taxi fares despite […]

TaxisRam and Bolt Portugal have reached an agreement after two months of the Taxis pilot project to integrate TVDE’s digital platform. This new partnership aims to “lead the market for technological platforms in the Region”. According to Paulo Pereira, president of TaxisRAM, the “result was a success for RAM taxi professionals, who increased the residual […]

Sep 14, 2022 | 20:29 UTC Unionized taxi drivers plan to strike across Andalusia, Spain on September 15; demonstration in Seville. Transport disruptions likely. Security transportation ESP Event Unionized taxi drivers across Andalusia plan to stage a regional strike on September 15 to protest new legislation allowing app-based transport services to operate in cities. Drivers […]

Image credit: MPS Several roads in the heart of London have been closed to taxis and other traffic in preparation for the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Transport for London (TfL) this evening relayed the new closures put in place by the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) to allow a rehearsal to take place. […]

Serious concerns are being raised by some women as they say some taxi drivers have sexually harassed them and indecently annoyed them. Speaking to fijivillage, a resident of Navua says there have been incidents where a taxi driver touched his hand and insisted on taking him for coffee and dinner. Your browser does not support […]

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – After visiting Grab Indonesia office, members of Driver Online Indonesia (DRONE) came to Gojek office to stage a protest today, September 12. DRONE PR manager Abah Ajat said one of their demands was for Gojek to kick Blue Bird out of the app. According to Ajat, GoCar drivers often have to share […]

An angry Thai man has slammed Bangkok taxis on his TikTok account for favoring foreigners after 23 taxi drivers refused to take him for a ride of less than 15 minutes. The man said taxi drivers in the Asoke area only wanted to serve foreign passengers because they could rip them off with high fares. […]

Read this in the Manila Times digital edition. Dear PAO, My friend and I are former taxi drivers with a certain taxi company and we were paid based on the “frontier” system. We worked there for over a decade until we became eligible for retirement. During our entire service, we did not receive our 13th […]

Taxi drivers are unhappy with the competition from ride-sharing companies. / PE The junta said the regulations aim to provide a legal framework so that the two forms of transport can coexist to provide the best service to the public. Angry taxi drivers protested outside the Andalusian parliament building in Seville on Thursday, over new […]

Hundreds of taxis blocked the streets of Brussels, honking their horns as they circled around a roundabout straddling European Union buildings, as part of a protest by taxi drivers from across Europe Europe demanding that the European Commission launch an official investigation into whether politicians were unduly influenced by the United States. ride-sharing giant Uber. […]

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Chairman of the Indonesian Association of Transport and Online Service Drivers (PPTJDI) Grabbike, Igun Wicaksono said that the online motorcycle taxi (ojol) drivers would hold a rally on Friday to protest against the government’s recent fuel price hike. “It’s true, we online motorbike taxi drivers are going to hold a mass protest […]

A bitter battle is brewing between taxi operators and residents of Khuma township in Stilfontein, near Klerksdorp in the northwest. Commuters say local taxi operators have unfairly raised taxi fares without consultation. They also allege that some taxis are operating without a license, taxi drivers do not have driver’s licenses, they are overloaded and taxis […]

TAXI drivers have been threatened with fines or penalty points if they park illegally or irresponsibly in the city. Cllr Richard Udall, chairman of the licensing committee which oversees rules governing taxi drivers in the city, warned law enforcement officers would be patrolling Foregate Street. His intervention came after an article in the Worcester News, […]

HM Revenue & Customs is suing thousands of private drivers for unpaid taxes as new registration requirements expose the scale of undeclared income among drivers who operate via online apps. HMRC said this week it would write to around 4,000 drivers booked through apps such as Uber, Ola and Bolt, whom it suspects have not […]

The Udon taxi takes travelers on noodle tours in Kagawa, the “Udon capital” of Japan. Taxi Udon It’s not hard to find decent noodles in Kagawa, the unofficial “Udon capital of Japan”. Shikoku Island Prefecture is home to more than 700 restaurants specializing in udon. You’re never more than a few minutes away from a […]

A CITY has been engulfed in a war of words between cyclists and taxi drivers after taxi drivers began parking on double yellow lines and curbs. A video filmed by a cycling activist in Worcester, Worcs., sparked chaos after he blasted a long line of taxis stretching far beyond a designated taxi rank. 1 Camera […]

By KAREN MATTHEWS – Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York City taxi drivers who owe hundreds of thousands of dollars on loans they took out to operate yellow cabs will see their burden significantly reduced under a tax relief program. debt announced on Tuesday. Under the program announced by city officials, the New […]

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Ahead of the 2023 poll, Abuja’s painted taxi drivers endorsed the Federal Capital Territory senatorial candidate on the Nigeria New People’s Party (NNPP) platform, Mubarak Tijjani. Yesterday in Abuja, Chairman of Painted Abuja Taxi Nigeria Limited, Shehu Yaradua, expressed his belief that Tijjani would protect the interests of the union if […]

Bolt taxi drivers will have a physical location to ask questions, raise issues and receive information, the transportation company said. The new hub will be located in Tower Road, Sliema, where current and potential taxi drivers and fleet owners can meet Bolt’s operations and customer service specialists and raise any concerns. Transport manager Ryan Mahoney […]

An angry resident wants a parking area removed on Bath Road, claiming taxi drivers are using it as a ‘toilet break’. A petition has been sent to Buckinghamshire Council asking for the parking area on the A4 in Taplow, Buckinghamshire, to be removed due to continuing issues. The online petition, which was filed on Tuesday […]

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Ahead of the 2023 poll, Abuja taxi drivers endorsed the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) senatorial candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Mubarak Tijjani. Painted Abuja Taxi Nigeria Limited Chairman Shehu Yaradua expressed confidence that Tijjani would protect the interests of the union if elected. He said the union would […]

The number of registered taxi drivers in the borough of Sandwell has fallen from 2,400 to 1,300 Transport chiefs have discussed making life easier for taxi drivers in Sandwell – as new figures show hundreds of drivers have stopped working in the borough. The number of registered taxi drivers in the borough has risen from […]

Proposed city driver fees that are expected to generate billions of dollars for public transit upgrades also threaten to significantly damage the livelihoods of taxi drivers and the long-suffering yellow cab industry. The proposed Central Business District tolling program — aka congestion pricing — could add up to $19 in new fees on every metered […]

POLOKWANE – Motorists are advised to avoid a number of roads in the city as they have been blocked by taxis. Drivers from the Seshego-Polokwane Taxi Association (SPTA) blocked off several streets in the Polokwane CBD. These streets include Market, Church, Jorissen, Grobler and Thabo Mbeki streets. Traffic is congested in various areas. SPTA spokesperson […]

A proposal that would have required the VI Taxicab Commission to conduct a feasibility study into the potential impact of ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft was dead on arrival at a Legislature Finance Committee hearing on Thursday . Taxi representatives also said on Thursday that after 17 years, the commission’s board had approved a […]

Taxi drivers in West Bromwich during a protest in June 2022. Photo: Imran Qureshi The number of registered taxi drivers in the borough has risen from 2,400 to 1,300, according to preliminary figures shown in Sandwell Council’s Taxi Licensing Services Improvement Plan. Sandwell taxi drivers have spent months campaigning for the council to cut fees […]

Oldham taxi drivers have reportedly been hit by the rise in senseless vandalism from yobs destroying their cars in recent months – putting them out of pocket due to repair costs. Basharat Hussain, who represents Oldham Private Hire Drivers (OPHDA), said drivers operating in the borough have recently faced an increase in criminal damage to […]

NEW YORK — There was a rally in Queens on Sunday after a taxi driver was beaten to death by passengers who police say refused to pay for his fare and attempted to rob him. This driver is remembered as a loving husband and father just trying to provide for his family, CBS2’s Andrea Grymes […]

Some in the taxi industry believed the number of taxi drivers would rebound as quickly as it had depleted during the pandemic. However, TaxiPoint’s prediction of a longer struggle to recruit taxi drivers, despite high demand for taxis in many areas, has come true. With this reset caused by the many covid lockdowns, the industry […]

Taxis come in to pick up passengers at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in HCM City. The number of vehicles circulating at the airport cannot meet the sudden increase in passenger demand. — Photo VNA/VNS Deputy Minister Le Anh Tuan urged inspectors from the city’s transport ministry, in cooperation with the heads of Tan Son […]

Shardine Bock ERONGO Regional Commander for Community Affairs Ileni Shapumba has warned taxi drivers transporting criminals and stolen property that legal action will be taken against them. This follows the alleged involvement of two taxi drivers in recent robberies and burglaries in Swakopmund. “Again, it is clear that taxis and taxi drivers are used to […]

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 […]

Two taxi driver unions are speaking out against Infrastructure Minister Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson’s taxi driving bill, reports To visit. A goodie bag full of the perfect traveling companions now on sale in the Grapevine Shop! Our brand new Best of Iceland 2022, Best of Reykjavík 2022, a detailed map of Iceland, plus a rain poncho […]

Taxi drivers are speaking out, saying car insurance rates have skyrocketed, leading some to hang up their keys. The increase in the insurance rate, which some say is three to four times what they used to pay, is forcing some Waterloo taxi drivers to walk away from their cabs. “We were paying about $3,000 a […]

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 […]

Taxi drivers protest in Sandwell The Sandwell council and taxi drivers have been in a year-long dispute with the Sandwell Private Hire Drivers Association over the rules and the fees private hire drivers must pay. After weekly protests, taxi drivers have threatened to wreak havoc around the Sandwell Aquatic Center in Smethwick during the Commonwealth […]

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. […]

‘Basildon’s severe shortage of taxi drivers ‘puts young women and older people at risk’ 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 […]

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 […]

While taxi drivers can generally speak their minds on most major issues, their wit and wisdom tend not to make the pages of academic books. But a British scholar who has collected some of their metaphysical musings for a new title on the mysteries of the universe thinks that omission is a mistake. “Taxi drivers […]

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 […]