June, 2008

Eye on Crime: Cabbie afraid to work the streets

Semi-retired taxi driver Barry is considering giving up his Saturday night job because of the trouble he faces on Christchurch streets. Barry, 57, who does not want to be identified, has been driving for Gold Band Taxis for 27 years, …
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Welcome to the 21st century, Mercedes launches the black cab in London

The launch of the new Vito Taxi by Mercedes at the Society of Motor Manufacturers in central London has signalled the intention of this motoring behemoth to attack the antiquated monopoly held by company’s like Maganese Bronze, …
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Dangerous Boston taxi drivers do not deserve the rate hike…yet

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Taxi driver gives evidence at Mill hearing

A taxi driver told a court yesterday he watched two men launch up to 33 systematic “attacks” on Josh Mill and his friends over 15 to 20 minutes on the fateful night in Caloundra last October.
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Fuel crisis hits taxi customers

Taxi passengers are facing increased fares after the price of a barrel of oil soared past the $140 mark.
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Fuji TV employee arrested for robbing taxi driver

YOKOHAMA — A Fuji Television employee has been arrested for robbing a taxi driver here early Friday morning, police said.
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Cirrus "The-Jet" Taxi Testing

Cirrus Design rolled out its “The-Jet” Thursday June 26, announcing the test aircraft – ‘V1′ – is ready to begin taxi tests.
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Boston Taxi Drivers Need a Raise

A new report released this week by Community Labor United – a coalition of labor and community organizations whose mission is to “protect and promote the interests of working class communities in the. read more.
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Two held over taxi attack

Two men have been charged over an attack on a 41-year-old Gloucester taxi driver who was left badly beaten.
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Council wants views on taxis

People are being asked for their opinions about the taxi rank in Berwick town centre.
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