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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Letter from wife helped police to unravel taxi driver's murder in RR: 'solve my way'

A letter written by the wife of a man accused of arranging a taxi driver's murder has emerged as crucial evidence of premeditated crime in Brazil.

Mar 23 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Countrywide Taxi Strike - Demonstration by Drivers in Central Athens

Taxi drivers in Greece are staging a nationwide strike in protest against a proposed transport ministry bill they believe threatens the viability of their profession.

Mar 23 • 06:42 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Taxi Strike: Brake Applied Today Nationwide, March Through Central Athens

Taxi drivers in Greece are holding a nationwide strike today to protest against new transport legislation.

Mar 23 • 05:04 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Singer killed during attack in southern Guayaquil

Singer Marcos Benítez was killed during an apparent robbery attempt in southern Guayaquil, alongside his taxi driver, Byron Rodríguez.

Mar 22 • 18:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Firefighter in pickup truck runs a stop sign and leaves motorcycle taxi driver in grave condition in Boa Vista

A motorcycle taxi driver was seriously injured after being hit by a pickup truck driven by a military firefighter who ran a stop sign in Boa Vista, Brazil.

Mar 22 • 14:41 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Nationwide taxi drivers' strike on Monday

Taxi drivers across Greece will strike on March 23 against a new transport law discussing proposed regulations that they believe threaten their profession.

Mar 22 • 13:41 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Taxi Strike: New 24-hour Strike on Monday, Announcement from SAT

Taxi drivers in Greece are planning a new 24-hour strike on Monday, March 23, 2026, in protest against recent government legislation affecting their industry.

Mar 22 • 11:36 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

New signs warn against taxi fraud

Avinor has installed signs at Oslo Airport warning travelers about illegal taxi practices and driver misconduct.

Mar 21 • 14:23 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Elisa Dranca and Mithum Kuranage: who were the young people killed in the crash with a taxi

Two young individuals tragically lost their lives in a motorcycle accident in Milan involving a taxi.

Mar 21 • 12:13 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Milan, clash between a motorcycle and a taxi: two young adults dead

A tragic accident in Milan resulted in the death of a 20-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man when their motorcycle collided with a taxi.

Mar 21 • 08:34 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Milan, taxi-motorcycle crash at the intersection: two twenty-year-olds dead

Two young men, aged 20 and 23, died in a crash between a taxi and a motorcycle in Milan, with a third person injured.

Mar 21 • 07:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

TS: 87-year-old woman taken from emergency in a taxi nearly naked: 'Animals are treated better'

An 87-year-old woman in Turku was taken to a taxi from the emergency department wearing only a diaper, prompting outrage from her daughter about the treatment of her elderly mother.

Mar 20 • 19:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Brazilian businessman is surprised to take a taxi that drives itself while playing gaucho music in the USA: 'Another world'

Lucas Teixeira, a Brazilian businessman, experiences an autonomous taxi in Miami playing gaucho music, expressing his amazement at the technology.

Mar 20 • 17:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Fifth statement from Khamenei without sound or video but with a 'surprise': I traveled anonymously in Tehran by taxi

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei made his fifth public statement, marking his continued communication despite ongoing health rumors, and claimed he traveled anonymously around Tehran.

Mar 20 • 16:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Wife is accused of having her lover kill taxi driver, and family demands conviction: 'We want justice'

A Brazilian woman, Auana Sagica Ribeiro, is accused of orchestrating the murder of her husband, taxi driver Mário Araújo de Oliveira, with the help of her lover and his uncle.

Mar 20 • 15:38 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Taxi Strike: The bill in Parliament on Monday – Gathering by SAT

A new transportation bill by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport is set for discussion and voting in the Greek Parliament next Monday, amidst ongoing taxi strike protests organized by SAT.

Mar 20 • 15:15 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Warning about taxi fraud at Oslo Airport: Very high prices

Avinor warns travelers of potential taxi fraud at Oslo Airport, where drivers banned from the taxi area are operating from parking lots and charging excessive fares.

Mar 20 • 14:11 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Taxi Strike: Drivers March in Central Athens

Taxi drivers in Attica continue their strike for the fourth day, protesting against a transportation ministry bill being discussed in Parliament.

Mar 20 • 12:20 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Fourth day of taxi strike - When the mobilizations peak

Taxi drivers in Greece are on their fourth day of strikes, protesting against a new transportation bill they claim threatens their industry.

Mar 20 • 10:57 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Säverman: A Reliable Method That Has Been Lost

The article reflects on the changing modes of hailing taxis, comparing the past ease of the task with the modern reliance on apps.

Mar 20 • 06:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Controversy Over Women-Only Taxis - Now Bolt Joins the Fray

Bolt has introduced a feature in its taxi app that allows women to request rides from female drivers, amidst discussions on the implications of such services.

Mar 19 • 13:11 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Bolt brings a taxi service for women to Helsinki

Bolt has launched a taxi service specifically for women in Helsinki to enhance safety.

Mar 19 • 11:13 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Fraud signs set up at Gardermoen: - Not a good advertisement for Norway

Avinor has installed signs at Gardermoen Airport warning passengers about the risk of being scammed by taxi drivers, which has been criticized as poor advertising for Norway.

Mar 19 • 10:29 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Urmas Varblane: tariffs should remain for electricity and taxi services

Urmas Varblane argues that the term 'tariff' has become widely adopted in Estonia, replacing the traditional term 'tollimaks' (customs duty), a shift he finds concerning.

Mar 19 • 10:05 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Taxi drivers of Ambato hold a march and reach agreements with authorities during meeting

Taxi drivers in Ambato met with local authorities to discuss safety measures and coordinate collective action.

Mar 19 • 01:21 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

$3k fines for taxi drivers who refuse subsidy for passengers with disabilities

Taxi drivers in New South Wales will face $3,000 fines if they refuse passengers using the Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme (TTSS).

Mar 18 • 18:59 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Kyrianakis - Lymberopoulos: Tension in Parliament over taxi and electric mobility bill

A heated debate took place in the Greek Parliament regarding the taxi and electric mobility bill, involving sharp exchanges between legislators and a taxi union leader.

Mar 18 • 15:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

Man who raped girl, 14, after picking her up from taxi rank jailed

A 35-year-old man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after raping a 14-year-old girl he picked up from a taxi rank in Aberdeen.

Mar 18 • 15:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Taxi drivers will protest against the policy implemented by 'Bolt'

Licensed taxi drivers in Latvia are planning a protest against the policies of the ride-sharing platform 'Bolt' on April 13 in Riga.

Mar 18 • 13:35 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

TOHOH ⟩ A well-known taxi app robs money while abroad: this setting must be definitely turned off!

The article discusses increased Uber fares in Estonia and abroad, suggesting users need to change settings to avoid being overcharged.

Mar 18 • 13:30 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Villa of 1200 m² with swimming pool, taxi bills of 15,000 euros per year... The Order of Physicians critically assessed by the General Inspectorate of Finance

The Order of Physicians in France is criticized for unjustified expenses and luxury purchases based on a report from the General Inspectorate of Finances.

Mar 18 • 12:39 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The Dilemmas of Power

The National Guard in Mexico has begun special operations to prevent rideshare vehicles from picking up passengers at the Mexico City International Airport in response to protests from taxi concessionaires.

Mar 18 • 11:55 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Taxi Strike: Nationwide Mobilizations Continue

Taxi drivers in Greece are on a nationwide strike protesting against transportation ministry legislation, demanding more discussions on their concerns before it is passed.

Mar 18 • 04:12 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Taxis: Nationwide strike continues tomorrow – Universal participation of the sector today, first day of the strike

Taxi drivers in Greece are on strike against proposed transportation legislation, with plans to continue protests tomorrow as they express their grievances over issues related to electric vehicles and drivers' criminal records.

Mar 17 • 18:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'I haven't resumed my life,' says victim nearly a month after being attacked by motorcycle taxi drivers on the last day of Salvador's carnival

A victim of an assault by motorcycle taxi drivers in Salvador shares the ongoing physical and emotional difficulties faced nearly a month after the incident.

Mar 17 • 17:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspects of killing a man with bullets at a motorcycle taxi point in Ipatinga are arrested

Two young men suspected of murdering a 57-year-old man in Ipatinga were arrested by the Civil Police.

Mar 17 • 15:16 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Actor has seen bad days, drove taxi abroad - showed off to ex

Actor Siddharth Bhardwaj, after a long absence from showbiz, made a comeback on reality show 'The 50', sharing his struggles and emotional journey.

Mar 17 • 13:16 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Taxi Drivers' Strike in Saaremaa Brings New Competitor to the Market: We Hope Other Cities in Estonia Will Wake Up and Stand Up for Themselves

Taxi drivers in Saaremaa launched a second strike against Bolt, demanding fairer pricing amid rising operational costs.

Mar 17 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Taxi: Drivers pull the handbrake – Continuous strike

Taxi drivers in Athens have initiated a continuous strike starting on March 17, 2026, in protest against the provisions of a new bill concerning electric vehicles and licensing.

Mar 17 • 08:25 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

"Taxi drivers are fuming and refusing to drive": Ülemiste City is in total traffic jam in the evenings

Office workers in Ülemiste City are expressing frustration over evening rush hour traffic, which has become a nerve-wracking experience, while city officials acknowledge the issue and promise improvements over time.

Mar 17 • 08:15 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Platforms demand regulation at airports ahead of the World Cup

As the 2026 World Cup approaches, app-based transportation companies are pushing for regulatory reform at the Mexico City International Airport, while traditional taxi unions are calling for enforcement of existing transportation laws to protect their interests.

Mar 17 • 08:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Taxi Strike: Nationwide Strike by Drivers, What They Demand

Taxi drivers in Greece have initiated an indefinite strike beginning March 17 in response to discussions about a new transportation bill.

Mar 17 • 03:27 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Woman allegedly thrown off on E6

A woman reported that she was thrown off a taxi onto the E6 highway after a disagreement about her hotel destination.

Mar 16 • 22:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Air taxi service, just around the corner - Challenges on the ground for flying cars

The article discusses the advancing integration of air taxi services, particularly in preparation for the Osaka Kansai Expo, exploring the challenges associated with their implementation and operational procedures.

Mar 16 • 22:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Video shows out-of-control NYC taxi plow into 2 women on sidewalk

A taxi in New York City lost control and crashed into two women on the sidewalk, leaving the storefront damaged and prompting police investigation.

Mar 16 • 21:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Taxi drivers begin procedures to request coefficients that allow for early retirement

Taxi drivers in Spain are beginning the process to request coefficients that will enable them to retire early, following a new pension reform.

Mar 16 • 18:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Taxi driver spared jail after death of drunk pedestrian who stumbled in front of car

A taxi driver was spared jail after hitting and killing a drunk pedestrian in Birmingham who unexpectedly stepped into traffic.

Mar 16 • 18:14 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Muggers killed a taxi driver to steal his cell phone

A taxi driver in San Justo, La Matanza, was murdered by robbers seeking to steal his cell phone during his commute to work.

Mar 16 • 18:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Advertiser killed by taxi on Camburi beach in Vitória

A 36-year-old advertiser was killed after being struck by a taxi in Vitória, Espírito Santo, while crossing the street outside of a crosswalk.

Mar 16 • 14:50 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

This was the brutal murder of a taxi driver in San Justo: two motorcycle thieves and a shot to the femoral artery

A taxi driver in San Justo, Eduardo José Gómez, was brutally murdered by two motorcycle thieves who shot him in the leg, causing him to bleed out.

Mar 16 • 13:39 UTC

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