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๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Police Criticism: 'Pure Taxi Transport for Healthcare'

Police in Sweden express concerns over the rising demand for their services to transport psychiatric patients, which they consider an undue burden on their resources.

Feb 25 โ€ข 16:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Thessaloniki: Taxi drivers' strike for Wednesday and Thursday

Taxi services in Thessaloniki will cease on Wednesday and Thursday as drivers participate in a nationwide strike organized by the Panhellenic Federation of Taxis.

Feb 17 โ€ข 19:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Outrage Erupted in Men's Organization โ€“ Behind It Are Women's Taxis

A Finnish men's equality organization is urging protests against a taxi service that it claims discriminates against men.

Feb 17 โ€ข 11:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Like a taxi, but at the price of a ticket. Minibuses in Central Bohemia transport people almost to their homes in the evenings

Central Bohemia has introduced evening minibus services that provide affordable transportation akin to a taxi.

Feb 17 โ€ข 09:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Taxi driver raped Noora in the forest โ€“ This is what Noora thinks about the controversial womenโ€™s taxis

Noora recounts her harrowing experience of being raped by a taxi driver and advocates for women-only taxi services to enhance safety.

Feb 14 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

How to get to Galo da Madrugada: see options for buses, Expresso da Folia, taxi, app transport, and car

This article provides transportation options for attending the Galo da Madrugada festival in Recife, Brazil, including buses, taxis, and rideshare services.

Feb 13 โ€ข 07:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Transportation schedule and special arrangements for the Carnival in Petrolina announced

The city of Petrolina in Pernambuco has announced special transportation arrangements for Carnival, including late-night bus services and taxi options.

Feb 12 โ€ข 21:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What are the two demands of Ola-Uber-Rapido drivers? Today they are on strike

Gig workers associated with ride-hailing platforms like Ola, Uber, and Rapido have announced a nationwide strike, logging out from apps for six hours, which is expected to disrupt cab and bike taxi services in several cities due to their union's two main demands.

Feb 7 โ€ข 02:18 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Botswana Braces for Economic Windfall

Botswana anticipates an economic boost in May from the World Athletics Relays, with local businesses, particularly taxi services, poised to benefit from increased tourism.

Feb 5 โ€ข 14:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Bharat Taxi: Affordable Fare and Great Security, Launching Today

Bharat Taxi is set to launch in India today as a cooperative model offering cab, bike taxi, and auto services to compete with major platforms like Ola and Uber, with the launch event led by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Feb 5 โ€ข 03:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Nuri drove a psychiatric patient with a taxi โ€“ was going to bomb the hospital

A report reveals that police are often used as taxis by the region to transport psychiatric patients in Sundsvall, indicating reliance on standard taxi services for patient transportation without proper oversight.

Feb 4 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Taxis: Strike today in Athens and Thessaloniki

Taxi services remain unavailable today in Athens and Thessaloniki due to a strike by taxi drivers, who warn of a continuous strike if a proposed bill is passed.

Feb 4 โ€ข 04:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Taxis: Two-day strike in Athens and Thessaloniki

Athens and Thessaloniki will be without taxi services today and tomorrow due to a 48-hour strike organized by the Attica Taxi Drivers' Union (SATA) on February 3 and 4.

Feb 3 โ€ข 04:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

Strike today (3/2): Taxi-free Athens and Thessaloniki

Taxi services will be suspended in Athens and Thessaloniki on February 3 and 4 due to a 48-hour strike by taxi drivers protesting government changes in the sector.

Feb 3 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Thousands of complaints about taxi driving but welcomes changes

Daniel O. Einarsson, chairman of two transportation associations, celebrates proposed regulations for taxi drivers amidst numerous complaints regarding taxi services since new laws took effect nearly three years ago.

Jan 30 โ€ข 21:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
Crime & Justice

Four die in collision between taxi and car in Bolton

A collision between a car and a taxi in Bolton resulted in the deaths of four individuals, while five others were injured and taken to hospital.

Jan 11 โ€ข 14:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iRozhlas
National & Local

โ€˜We did not compete with a taxi service, we will compete among ourselves.โ€™ Senior taxi in Starรก Bฤ›lรก will also be driven by the mayor

The mayor of Starรก Bฤ›lรก will participate in driving a senior taxi service, emphasizing local competition among community members rather than external taxi services.

Jan 4 โ€ข 05:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
Crime & Justice

"Illegal fireworks are simply delivered by taxi"

The increase in attacks against emergency services during New Year's Eve poses a significant challenge for the police in 2025, as highlighted by police union spokesman Benjamin Jendro.

Dec 29 โ€ข 18:26 UTC

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