Taxis

73-year-old taxi driver who lost consciousness while ferrying passengers on ECP dies

The taxi driver was ferrying two passengers when he passed out.

Forum: Upskilling drivers brings benefits beyond career opportunities

Cabbies, private-hire drivers welcome support package, but salaries, job flexibility are key concerns

The package is aimed at helping drivers adapt to an evolving transport landscape.

Cyclist taken to hospital after accident involving taxi in Ang Mo Kio

Police said that the 56-year-old cyclist was taken conscious to the hospital.

‘I was in panic mode’: Woman, child exit taxi on ECP after driver becomes unresponsive

The 73-year-old male taxi driver was unconscious when taken to hospital on July 6.

Telstra outage in Australia disrupts trains and payments; no evidence of ‘malicious’ activity

The Australian government said the Telstra issue affected “a large number of mobile calls and connections”. Telstra is Australia’s biggest telecommunications company.

Private-hire, taxi drivers to get more help to take up new jobs involving driverless vehicles

The driver support package will focus on three key areas: long-term career conversion programmes, a new training scheme featuring short courses, and career guidance initiatives.

Malaysia PM Anwar announces $3 million boost for taxi industry rejuvenation

A $590 taxi fare sparks fresh concerns over tourist scams in South Korea

The latest case involved a Taiwanese tourist who said he was charged roughly 10 times the usual fare for a taxi ride from eastern Seoul to Incheon Airport.

Japan’s first petrol-powered mini taxis hit the road after deregulation

The first two mini taxis started operating on July 3 in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka prefecture.

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