WORLDWIDE TAXI FOCUS from Spain
BARCELONA TAXI DRIVERS PROTEST AFTER TRAGIC DEATH OF COLLEAGUE
Barcelona has been struck by a wave of outrage following the death of cabbie, Carlos Ríos, due to a traffic altercation with a motorcyclist. Wide- spread protests have taken place
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drivers concerned about escalating stress levels and safety. A two-hour stoppage and a silent march, sought justice for Carlos and aimed to address the factors contributing to heightened tensions among Barcelona’s taxi drivers. The death sparked a strong reaction from taxi union Élite Taxi which is demanding the alleged aggressor’s immediate imprisonment and reflects deep-seated concerns about driver safety in the city. The protest also underscored broader issues affecting Barcelona’s transportation infrastructure. Taxi drivers attribute ongoing construction and road closures to increased stress and tension on the roads, highlighting the complex interplay between urban development, traffic management, and driver well-being. The taxi union’s demands underscore the need for enhanced security measures and potential use of in- vehicle cameras to prevent future incidents. These requests align with broader discussions around leveraging technology to ensure safety in public transportation settings.
from Zimbabwe
22 KILLED AFTER MINIBUS TAXI COLLIDES WITH TRUCK IN ZIMBABWE
At least 22 passengers were killed in a devastating road accident in Zimbabwe when a minibus taxi collided with a truck on 14 November, near Bulawayo, located in the southwest.
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According to police spokesperson Paul Nyathi, two people were injured and taken to a hospital. “A fatal road traffic accident happened around 10pm when a Toyota Quantum vehicle with 21 passengers on board was involved in a head on collision with a DAF truck with one passenger on board,” said the Zimbabwe police in a statement. It comes a day after six people were killed when a vehicle was involved in a deadly collision with another truck. Three people were injured in that accident. Many people in Zimbabwe, a country of 15 million whose economy has been battered by a years of high inflation, frequently travel to South Africa to buy goods for resale or personal use. Road accidents are common in Zimbabwe, where some drivers overload their vehicles and exceed the speed limit. The poor condition of Zimbabwe’s roads has also been blamed for contributing to crashes, despite government efforts to pave some major highways in recent years.
from Thailand
THAI CABBIE GETS MASSIVE TIP AFTER RUSHING TOURIST TO AIRPORT
A Thai cabbie picked up a tourist intending to head to the airport. Unfortunately, when the taxi pulled into Don Mueang Airport, it was a mix-up. He was actually supposed to drive to Suvarnabhumi Airport. The two airports are 45km apart and would take roughly 37 minutes by car. However, the foreigner promised the cabbie a ‘special payment’ if he could get him there in 30 minutes. The driver agreed not knowing what the reward would be. The taxi fare ended up at 677 baht (£16). However, the passenger simply handed the driver two 500 Euro notes, equating to 37,600 baht (£850). He said: “I gave you change”, insinuating for the driver to keep the change, and left to board his flight. The surprised driver took to Facebook, showing a photo of the two notes in front of the taxi meter. Such a payment was equivalent to winning a prize in Thailand’s official national lottery.
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