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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 06:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 05:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 13:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 11:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด 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 โ€ข 14:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 12:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 10:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ 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 โ€ข 13:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด 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 โ€ข 10:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ 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 โ€ข 01:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ 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 โ€ข 18:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป 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 โ€ข 13:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 04:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Taxis: Nationwide strike continues tomorrow โ€“ 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 โ€ข 18:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 17:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช 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 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Taxi: Drivers pull the handbrake โ€“ 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 โ€ข 08:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

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

Office workers in รœlemiste 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 โ€ข 08:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 03:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
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 โ€ข 18:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Taxis: Continuous strike starting Tuesday

Taxi drivers in Greece are initiating a series of 24-hour strikes in protest against a new legislative bill concerning electric vehicles and other regulatory issues.

Mar 16 โ€ข 11:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Reversal in taxi strike: From Tuesday to Friday, SAT will hold an extraordinary session of POEIAATA

Taxi drivers in Greece will go on a 24-hour strike starting Tuesday, March 17, against proposed legislative changes regarding electric vehicles and regulations affecting drivers.

Mar 16 โ€ข 11:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Taxi: All-out strike starting from March 17

Taxi drivers in Greece are initiating an all-out strike starting March 17 to protest government policies favoring private interests over public transport.

Mar 16 โ€ข 07:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Heavy rains affect taxi drivers' income and alter workers' schedules in Guayaquil: 'Trips are reduced by up to 40%'

Heavy rains in Guayaquil have led to a significant decrease in taxi drivers' earnings, impacting public transportation and daily worker routines.

Mar 15 โ€ข 14:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

How safe are self-driving taxis really? The true accident statistics have now emerged

New statistics reveal that Tesla's self-driving taxi system has accidents statistically four times more frequently than average human drivers.

Mar 14 โ€ข 19:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

AAA Taxi Chief: Prague Needs Only Two Thousand Taxi Drivers, Knowledge of Czech is Essential

The chief of AAA Taxi believes that Prague only requires 2,000 taxi drivers and emphasizes the importance of knowing Czech for better service.

Mar 14 โ€ข 12:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Bakers, delivery workers, taxi drivers: the routine amid the bombings of those keeping Tehran functioning

Despite ongoing airstrikes in Tehran, essential workers like taxi drivers, bakers, and construction workers continue their daily routines to ensure the city functions.

Mar 13 โ€ข 18:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Claudia Sheinbaum's Morning Conference Today March 12: Follow It Live Here

President Claudia Sheinbaum leads the morning conference discussing national matters, including electoral reform and negotiations with taxi drivers at AICM.

Mar 12 โ€ข 12:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

New laws are one of many steps that need to be taken

New legislation in Iceland mandates taxi drivers to be registered with licensed taxi companies, but calls for further measures continue.

Mar 11 โ€ข 23:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Uber defends itself: Demands respect for judicial order allowing its drivers to operate at airports

Uber claims a federal court ordered the National Guard to stop penalties against its drivers at airports in Mexico following a protective lawsuit.

Mar 11 โ€ข 21:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Blockades at AICM today March 11: Which access points will be affected? Alternate routes

Taxi drivers are blocking access to the Mexico City International Airport (AICM) in protest against app-based ride-sharing services.

Mar 11 โ€ข 18:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

AICM taxi drivers anticipate 'boycotting' the 2026 World Cup: 'Airports will be blocked if the law is not followed'

Taxi drivers from Mexico Cityโ€™s International Airport have threatened to escalate protests and block airports nationwide in response to the government's lack of action against illegal taxi services from digital platforms.

Mar 11 โ€ข 15:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Don't miss your flight! Taxi drivers will block both terminals of the AICM this Wednesday, March 11

Taxi drivers from the Transportaciรณn Terrestre Nueva Imagen plan to block access to both terminals of Mexico City's International Airport in protest against the government's allowance of ride-sharing apps.

Mar 10 โ€ข 22:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Express kidnapping of app driver ends with two arrests in El Bicentenario

An app taxi driver was briefly kidnapped by three individuals posing as customers in Quito, Ecuador, leading to two arrests after the incident.

Mar 10 โ€ข 16:50 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Nigeria's Failing Road Transport System Leaves Commuters At the Mercy of Robbers

A lack of regulation in Nigeria's transport system has led to an increase in robberies involving criminals posing as taxi drivers or passengers.

Mar 9 โ€ข 10:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Taxi driver with a driving ban drove through Brno, checks revealed problems with a third of his colleagues

A taxi driver in Brno was found driving despite having a license suspension, with inspections also uncovering issues among a third of his fellow drivers.

Mar 4 โ€ข 21:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Keldo: the platform work law will not change the work of couriers and Bolt drivers much

Estonia's Minister of Economic Affairs, Erkki Keldo, stated that the new platform work law will be minimally implemented, suggesting limited changes for couriers and taxi drivers.

Mar 4 โ€ข 13:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

"THE APP DOES NOT SPEAK FOR YOU!" โŸฉ A new grassroots initiative wants to exclude taxi drivers without language skills

A grassroots initiative in Estonia is pushing for all taxi and app-based drivers to have at least B1 proficiency in Estonian, citing insufficient checks in the current service card system.

Mar 2 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Child Hitmen. The Stories of Teenagers Who Killed Taxi Drivers and Bus Drivers to Create Chaos in Rosario

The article discusses the alarming trend of adolescents in Rosario, Argentina, engaging in violent crime, specifically targeting taxi and bus drivers, exacerbating the city's chaos and insecurity.

Feb 28 โ€ข 04:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Most Prague taxi drivers are foreigners, mandatory Czech may raise prices

A majority of taxi drivers in Prague are foreigners, and a new requirement for mandatory Czech language skills could lead to increased fares.

Feb 27 โ€ข 17:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

"If a better ride comes up, of course, I will take it," says the taxi driver who cancels rides under pricing pressure

A Finnish taxi driver explains the reality of accepting and canceling rides based on fare and distance assessment.

Feb 27 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

These crimes would prevent taxi drivers from working in the future - new tightening of taxi law

The Finnish government is proposing stricter regulations for taxi drivers, including a mandatory taximeter and enhanced requirements for maintaining good reputation.

Feb 26 โ€ข 16:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Murder of Carlos Manzo: Three taxi drivers linked to the homicide of the mayor of Uruapan

At least three individuals related to the taxi profession have been linked to the assassination of Carlos Manzo, the mayor of Uruapan, highlighting the organized crime influence in this economic sector.

Feb 25 โ€ข 20:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

A strict order for taxi drivers - Here's the harsh truth at Helsinki-Vantaa

Taxi drivers at Helsinki-Vantaa have been restricted from praying at the terminal taxi rank due to recent guidelines from Finavia, raising concerns about religious freedom.

Feb 24 โ€ข 15:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

IL: Finavia warned taxi drivers about praying

Finavia has reminded taxi drivers about appropriate areas for prayer at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, emphasizing that the taxi stand is not designated for such activities.

Feb 24 โ€ข 07:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Taxi Drivers Celebrating Ramadan Received a Strict Reminder โ€“ โ€œNo Prayingโ€

Taxi drivers in the Helsinki area received a message reminding them that the taxi station in front of the terminal is not meant for prayer during Ramadan.

Feb 24 โ€ข 07:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Czech for Taxi Drivers Will Be Mandatory. Bolt Has Already Launched a Course

Czech authorities have mandated a Czech language course for taxi drivers, with Bolt already offering training.

Feb 24 โ€ข 06:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Tough battle for taxi customers: The industry is seeing a development no one could predict

The taxi industry in Oslo faces fierce competition, with incidents of aggressive tactics reported amongst drivers.

Feb 23 โ€ข 15:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

A Big Announcement by Amit Shah Regarding Bharat Taxi for โ‚น500 Shareholding

Amit Shah discussed the new cooperative ride-hailing platform Bharat Taxi with drivers, urging them to be patient through initial challenges.

Feb 23 โ€ข 10:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'You are the owner', Amit Shah's special conversation with 'Bharat Taxi' drivers

Amit Shah engaged in a conversation with drivers of 'Bharat Taxi' in Delhi, emphasizing the government's commitment to the cooperative sector and the benefits that hard work will yield.

Feb 23 โ€ข 09:42 UTC

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