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Taxicab Fares to Increase and Code of Conduct for Taxicab Drivers Created
Minister of Energy and Transport the Hon. JoBeth Coleby-Davis said the Government, the Bahamas Hotel & Tourism Association and the Bahamas Taxicab Union have come together to successfully conclude talks to increase taxicab fares and create a Code of Conduct for taxicab drivers.
Taxicab plates are still being leased despite Minnis pledge
Leasing of taxicab plates remains a rampant issue in the industry despite the Minnis administration's promise to regulate the area,In May 2017, the government announced in its Speech from the Throne that it would "review and give consideration to the
Town Meeting Held for Owners and Operator of Taxicabs
The Ministry of Transport and Local Government hosted a Town Meeting with owners and operators of taxicabs on Monday evening, October 1, 2018 at the National Training...
Taxicab driver killed in home invasion
Taxicab driver killed in home invasion
Freeport, Grand Bahama - A sixty-two-year-old man was shot dead yesterday after thugs broke into his residence, reportedly in search of money.
The victim has been officially identified as Taleus Fatal, who was a taxi-cab driver. According to police reports three bandits broke into Fatal's home on Gouge Lane around 1:30 a.m. and demanded cash from Fatal, his wife and daughter who were home at the t...
Talks underway on taxicab credit card payment services
Months after a dispute emerged between the Ministry of Transport, the Bahamas Taxicab Union and a group of taxi drivers about promoting its credit card payment services to visitors arriving at the airport, all parties are now in conciliatory talks to resolve outstanding issues.
"We have been given a space in the call up system, so when you come down and you walk out of the airport, you now have th...
Taxicab drivers protest outside House of Assembly
Taxicab drivers protest outside House of Assembly
Dozens of taxicab drivers joined by a handful of straw market vendors protested outside of the House of Assembly yesterday over a proposal to move the taxi drivers from Prince George Dock.
Several of the drivers said the government does not appear concerned that they have been struggling to make a living, noting that the move would "cripple them".
However, in a statement the Ministry of Transport ...
Code of Conduct Established for Taxi Drivers
Code of Conduct Established for Taxi Drivers
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A code of conduct has been established and agreed upon by The Ministry of Energy and Transport, The Bahamas Hotel Tourism Association and The Bahamas Taxicab Union for taxi drivers nation wide. Minister of Energy and Transport, JoBeth Coleby-Davis explained that violations that include alcohol consumption, a valid public service license, and [...]
Taxi drivers feeling effects of travel advisory fall-out says union president
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Taxi drivers are experiencing a decline in their business, which they attribute to fallout from travel advisories warning tourists about crime in The Bahamas, according to Taxicab Union President Wesley Ferguson. "It's hurting the tourism industry and could cause serious damage if this situation persists. The crime situation must be brought under [...]