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Taxi union blasts political interference for delays
Taxi union blasts political interference for delays
THE president of the Public Services Driver's Union (PSDU) yesterday suggested that "political interference" remains the cause for delays surrounding the modernisation of the taxi industry.
Taxis and vendors wary of 'bubble' proposal
Taxis and vendors wary of 'bubble' proposal
WITH cruise ships set to arrive in June, a proposed exclusive "bubble" arrangement between the vessels and tour operators at Freeport Harbour is not sitting well with local taxicab drivers and straw vendors.
Drivers protest at Atlantis taxi limit
Drivers protest at Atlantis taxi limit
DOZENS of taxicab drivers protested outside Atlantis' Royal Towers yesterday morning after senior resort officials allegedly imposed a new rule limiting the number of drivers able to be on property to service Paradise Island guests.
Taxi driver appeals conviction for assault
Taxi driver appeals conviction for assault
A TAXI driver who was fined $1,000 for assaulting a road traffic supervisor with her vehicle is appealing her conviction.
Now taxi drivers out in protest
Now taxi drivers out in protest
SCORES of angry taxi drivers gathered in Rawson Square yesterday to protest what they consider poor treatment and a blatant "disregard" to their concerns about their industry.
Foulkes: Government looking at ending taxi plate leasing
Minister of Transport and Local Government Dion Foulkes said yesterday that he has assured the president of the Bahamas Taxi Cab Union that the government will review the practice of leasing taxi plates to drivers and bring an end to the practice, which he called "unfair". "We have had many taxi drivers who have been ...
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Taxi Union Threatens Stoppage
Taxi Union Threatens Stoppage
THE Bahamas Taxi Cab Union is threatening to withdraw services this holiday season if Transport Minister Renward Wells does not meet with them soon to disclose the government’s plans for the sector on the issue of taxi plates. In a letter to Mr Wells yesterday, BTCU President Wesley Ferguson said: “Because of your blatant disrespect for the union, we demand an emergency meeting with you, befor...
Taxi driver on probation for death threat
Taxi driver on probation for death threat
A TAXI driver who threatened to kill a security officer was placed on probation for two years yesterday.
Man accused of taxi driver killing
Man accused of taxi driver killing
A MAN who evaded arrest for two years by fleeing to the United States was arraigned in a Magistrate's Court yesterday charged with the murder of a taxi driver in 2018.
Taxi cab fees exempted
Taxi cab fees exempted
ALL taxi cabs and public buses have been exempted from payment of inspection fees for the month of October, the Ministry of Transport and Local Government said yesterday.