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Taxi Drivers Making a Difference for Tourism
Taxi Drivers Making a Difference for Tourism
The Ministry of Tourism and Aviation recently honored an inspiring
group of taxi drivers for their efforts in cleaning an area in the eastern
district of New Providence. The dedicated drivers and tour guides took the initiative to transform the area frequently viewed while giving visitor a city tour. The group took action in order to enhance the visitors' experience of The Bahamas.
Charles Al...
Two taxi drivers face fraud related charges
Two taxi drivers face fraud related charges
TWO taxi drivers appeared in the Magistrate's Court on Friday accused of several fraud related offences.
Taxi drivers chase 30% fares increase
Taxi drivers chase 30% fares increase
TAXI drivers want a 30 percent increase across the board to offset the rising cost of fuel.
'90 taxi plates are inactive'
'90 taxi plates are inactive'
THE Ministry of Transport and Housing has revealed some 90 taxi plates are inactive.
Police, taxi drivers clash at Festival Place
Police, taxi drivers clash at Festival Place
A heated argument erupted yesterday at Festival Place, Prince George Wharf between taxi drivers and police over established regulations governing drivers at the location.
The argument reportedly began when officers arrived at Festival
Place to conduct inspections, allegedly finding a number of taxi drivers in breach of the rules.
Assistant Superintendent Bradley Sands, officer-in-charge of the To...
Taxi union responds to police crackdown
Taxi union responds to police crackdown
Acting Secretary General of the Bahamas Taxi Cab Union Jeffrey Murphy said yesterday that the organization does not support the harassment of tourists, but he understands why taxi drivers at Festival Place would have to make the first approach to visitors.
Murphy said with a number of other businesspeople jostling for business in the area, taxi drivers have to approach visitors if they are going t...
Govt mulling taxi and bus fare increase
Govt mulling taxi and bus fare increase
Minister of Transport JoBeth Coleby-Davis said yesterday that the government is considering increasing bus and taxi fares as inflation continues to worsen. She said the issue came up in a recent meeting with union representatives. "...During COVID, they were shut down and their business flourishes off of the economy being opened and movement of people ...
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Something must be done about the taxi cab experience
Something must be done about the taxi cab experience
I recently arrived at the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) and instead of calling my husband to pick me up, as we live nearby, I decided to take a taxi cab...
Delight for Abaco taxi drivers as they are given some new cars
TEN Abaco taxi drivers will now have a chance to restart their livelihood on the storm-damaged island after being presented with new vehicles from an international nonprofit organisation. One of them is Vernon Russell. Having been a taxi driver on
Union: Taxi drivers now making close to pre-COVID income
Taxi cab drivers are now making almost as much daily income as they did prior to the tourism sector shutdown because of COVID-19 last year, Bahamas Taxi Cab Union President Wesley Ferguson said yesterday.