NYC’s Pedicab Drivers Accused of Frightening Tourists, Sexually Assaulting Riders
Pedicab drivers have reportedly created an extremely violent atmosphere in New York City, a problem that has grown worse in the past few years.
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VIDEOS: Taxistas Agreden a Conductores de Uber En Cancún
Los taxistas en Cancún han estado atacando a los conductores de Uber y hasta turistas en un intento por mantener un monopolio de facto en el sector del transporte. Los taxistas han usado bates, piedras, cuchillos e incluso pistolas para
UK has Spent Over $4 Million on Taxi Transport for Migrants
The UK government has reportedly paid over $4 million dollars to private firms to taxi migrants, a report has claimed.
Hong Kong: Taxi Rams into Pro-Democracy Protesters
A taxi driver reportedly rammed his vehicle into a crowd of protesters in Hong Kong on Sunday, alarming the protesters and triggering a violent response.
One-Man ‘Amish Uber’ Serving Colon, Michigan
Timothy Hochstedler, an Amish man in Michigan, is giving modern ride services in St. Joseph County a touch of 1693.
Canada Wants U.S. to Enforce Its Immigration Laws to Keep Refugees Out
Canadian authorities, noting an influx of illegal aliens coming across the border and draining the country’s resources, are asking the United States to better enforce its immigration laws to keep Nigerian refugees from making their way to Canada.
SJW Book Burners Target ‘MASH’, ‘Taxi’, ‘WKRP,’ ‘Cheers,’ Pepé Le Pew
The New York Post’s Ruth Brown has declared a number of classic sitcoms “incorrect,” including MASH, Taxi, WKRP, and Cheers.
Victims Condemn Early Release of Prolific London ‘Taxi Rapist’
LONDON (AP) — British prosecutors were under mounting pressure Saturday to explain why a former London taxi driver suspected of assaulting dozens of women is being freed after less than a decade in prison.
Uber Faces Setback as EU Court Rules that It Is a Transport, Not Tech Company
A European Union court has issued Uber a setback by ruling that the ride-sharing app is operating as a transport company, not a tech company, and is subject to transport regulations.
Sikh Cab Driver Saves Girl, 13, from Paedophile
A Sikh cabbie has been given a safeguarding award after saving a young girl from a planned abduction by a paedophile.
Londoners Fought Back: Threw Chairs, Tried to ‘Ram’ Terrorists with Taxi
Witnesses to the Islamist attack near London Bridge have told how they fought the terrorists, throwing chairs and glasses, with a taxi driver attempting to “ram” the attackers with his vehicle.
SF Taxi Operator Sues Uber as Low-Price ‘Predator’
Uber picked up its 71st federal lawsuit this week when a venerable San Francisco taxi company filed an anti-trust suit for monopoly, illegal business practices, and predatory pricing.
China Already Accounts for Six of Uber’s Top Ten Cities
Despite Apple pouring $1 billion into Chinese domestic ride-share leader Didi Chuxing, Uber promises to topple China’s most popular ride-share service within a year.
Uber Flourishes In Saudi Arabia, Where Women Cannot Drive
Saudi Arabia’s discriminatory automotive policies against women have allowed for the ride-sharing app Uber to achieve great success, due to females’ having limited transportation options.
Lyft’s Environmental Footprint Vs. NYC’s ‘Taxi of Tomorrow’ Engine Design
(Ferenstein Wire)—A brand new taxi design was unveiled last week to mixed fanfare, as the tech-enabled Nissan NV 200 “Taxi of Tomorrow” runs on a decidedly 19th-century technology: fossil fuel combustion.
Two Fundamental Reasons Why Every Taxi App Fails to Compete with Uber
(Ferenstein Wire)—The taxi industry has launched yet another high-profile attempt to conquer their arch nemesis Uber. The upcoming Arro, like many of its predecessors, is an app for hailing and paying for a taxi, much like other ride-hailing companies out of Silicon Valley. Every similar app, so far, has either completely shut down shortly after launch or failed to slow the rise of Uber.
Pakistani Immigrant Cab Driver Pleads Guilty to Kidnapping, Raping Passenger
On Tuesday, a Pakistani immigrant working in New Orleans as a cab driver pled guilty to counts of simple rape and second-degree kidnapping two years after he forced himself on a passed-out passenger.
LAX Allows Uber, Lyft to Pick Passengers up from Airport
On Thursday, the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Board of Commissioners finally granted Uber, Lyft and other ride-sharing services the green light to pick up passengers, making LAX the the second-busiest and largest U.S. airport to do so
China’s Taxi Monopolist Rises $2B. Here’s How It Compares to Uber
Ferenstein Wire—China’s taxi-hailing monopolist, Kuaidi, has raised a whopping $2B to compete with the surging presence of Uber. Kuaidi controls 99.8 percent of the taxi hailing app market, after it recently merged with its Chinese competitor, Didi. Even with about
LISTEN: Boris Johnson’s Cab Crash Interview on English-Speaking Taxi Drivers
London Mayor Boris Johnson struggled this morning after a confrontation with a black cab driver on his LBC ‘AskBoris’ radio show. Johnson used the question and answer session to set out how his administration was tackling the problems of black
Testing the Cutting Edge of Taxi Innovation—Things Go Awry
Uber is systematically wiping out taxis in San Francisco. As of last year, average taxi trips per month had reportedly plummeted 65 percent in just 2 years. In an effort to save the industry, a new startup, FlyWheel, has begun outfitting taxis with the Uber-like convenience of smartphone hailing and payments.
Uber Taking over from Taxis in Key Metro Markets
Uber’s popularity overtook traditional taxi service for San Francisco and Dallas business reimbursements in the first three months of 2015, reflecting an overall nationwide trend toward the innovative transportation company, according to analysis of millions of receipts processed through expense management software provider Certify.