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Bahamas Ride announces partnership with Bahamas Taxi Cab Union
Bahamas Ride, a Bahamian-owned and operated ride-hailing app that allows passengers to either schedule or book the services of a licensed taxi through their smartphones, officially announced a partnership with the Bahamas Taxi Cab Union yesterday. The Bahamas Ride mobile app launches in New Providence [...]
Taxi drivers fear being 'squeezed out' of industry
Taxi drivers fear being 'squeezed out' of industry
Taxicab drivers in Grand Bahama gathered at the Road Traffic Department (RTD) on Monday fed up over alleged unfair practices they claim are going on at the harbour.
Taxi drivers demand meeting amid fair treatment concerns
TAXI drivers who service Prince George Wharf have demanded a meeting with tourism officials following a small demonstration in the downtown area yesterday.Shortly after 10am, several drivers banded together and demanded to meet with officials at the
Campbell: Unfair to speak ill of taxi drivers
Campbell: Unfair to speak ill of taxi drivers
TRANSPORT and Local Government Minister Frankie Campbell has defended taxicab drivers in the wake of reports they were defecating and urinating in their vehicles while parked overnight at Prince George Wharf.
Taxi drivers: We're clean
Taxi drivers: We're clean
BAHAMAS Taxicab Union President Philip Watkins has dismissed a tabloid report that taxicab drivers are defecating and urinating in their vehicles while parked at Prince George Wharf as "old news" and "irrelevant"...
Taxi drivers boycott at LPIA
Taxi drivers boycott at LPIA
Many taxi drivers at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) yesterday refused their services to returning residents and visitors over what they called unfair competition from tour operators and others providing transportation services from the facility. "Today is a boycott, and this was a time bomb [...]
GB taxi union chief hits out at illegal tours
GB taxi union chief hits out at illegal tours
DAVID Jones, president of the Grand Bahama Taxi Union, said the most significant issue cab drivers face in the Grand Bahama is with the illegal operation of tour operators at the harbour, airport and hotels. Mr Jones said Minister of Transport Frank
Transport Minister told GB Taxi Drivers more unity is needed
In what could only be described as a frank, open and honest meeting with taxi cab drivers in Grand Bahama, Minister for Transport and Local Government, the Hon. Frankie Campbell addressed a number of serious issues facing cab drivers in Freeport...
Taxi plate leasing may end
Taxi plate leasing may end
THE Minnis administration is eying regulations to manage the issuance of taxi plates, Press Secretary Anthony Newbold said yesterday, adding the government is also considering ending the controversial practice of leasing the plates...
Freeport taxi drivers 39livelihoods at stake39
Freeport taxi drivers 39livelihoods at stake39
Freeport taxi drivers claim their livelihoods are at stake, especially now that Grand Bahama's major hotel property has closed its doors.