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HITCH Mobile App Completes 2000 Taxi Rides
Last week HITCH — Bermuda’s first pre-arranged taxi booking app that puts passengers in direct contact with taxi operators — completed its 2000th ride. HITCH was launched on December 14, 2015 and was awarded “Most Innovative Mobile Application” in the 2015 TechAwards. Since its launch, over 1,500 residents and visitors have registered... Read more of this article
Two Vehicles Damaged At Collision In Paget
Emergency services responded to a collision involving two vehicles that occurred on Middle Road in Paget near the junction with Manse Road at approximately 10.00pm tonight [Jan 19]. We unofficially understand that there were no reported injuries to any of the vehicle occupants although both the car and taxi received some damage. The Bermuda Fire and... Read more of this article
Taxi Driver Robbed By Knife-Wielding Suspect
Around 11:30pm on Thursday [Jan 14] Police responded to a report of a robbery in Southampton, in which two males brandished a knife at a taxi driver and demanded the driver hand over money. A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:30pm on Thursday 14th January 2016, Police responded to a report of a robbery on South Road, Southampton near the Gulfstream... Read more of this article
Young Entrepreneurs Launch Taxi Booking App
HITCH Limited have introduced Bermuda’s first pre-arranged taxi booking app. Available on the Apple App Store and Google Play, HITCH puts passengers in direct contact with drivers, providing “on-demand, safe, and reliable service”. A spokesperson said, “HITCH is an app developed by a group of young entrepreneurs specifically for... Read more of this article
New Bermuda Taxi Booking App Set To Launch
HITCH — a new app which allows you to book taxis — is set to launch, with the promo saying that the app “allows passengers to create an account, book taxis, split fares, and process transactions electronically, completely eliminating the need to carry cash.” The company said, “HITCH is Bermuda’s first prearranged taxi... Read more of this article
BTA & ACBDA Seek To Engage Taxi Industry
The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] invites all taxi owners and operators to a series of America’s Cup briefings dedicated to their industry. On Thursday, October 8, BTA officials will provide four convenient 30-minute sessions designed to show appreciation for, and share information with, taxi drivers. The sessions will take place at Bermuda Underwater... Read more of this article
22-Year-Old Man Jailed For Not Paying Taxi Fare
Appearing in Magistrates Court today, 22-year-old Stevon Swan-Richardson was sentenced to four months in prison after he pleaded guilty to not paying a $68 taxi fare on 9th September 2015. Crown Prosecutor Ms Maria Sofianos told Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo that Swan-Richardson and two others had taken the cab from Robert’s Ave to Ice Queen in Paget... Read more of this article
Two Males Arrested After Taxi Driver Robbed
Two males — aged 13 and 22 — have been arrested after a taxi driver was robbed by three males who were brandishing what the police termed blunt objects and a bladed article. A police spokesperson said, “Around 12:10am on Tuesday, June 9th police received a report of a robbery. It appears that around 11:50pm Monday, June 8th a taxi... Read more of this article
Photos: Fairmont Hosts Taxi Appreciation Event
Fairmont Southampton hosted a taxi appreciation event yesterday [May 21] which saw taxi drivers invited to drive-by for a boxed breakfast and beverages, along with a small gift. Over 100 breakfasts were served, with a few Fairmont Southampton colleagues travelling to Dockyard to serve the drivers waiting to collect passengers of the recently-docked... Read more of this article
Taxi Driver Ambassadors Honoured By Church
The New Life Church of Nazarene on Collector’s Hill in Smiths, lead by Rev. Dr. Ernest Peets Jr, held a special service for seven of the island’s Taxi Driver Ambassadors on May 3, calling them “a few of Bermuda’s unsung heroes.” The service honoured David Fox, Edward Woolridge, Henry Llewelyn Phipps, Hadley Woolridge, Clarkson... Read more of this article
Minister: Working Together For Cruise Season
The Minister of Tourism Development and Transport, Shawn Crockwell said he “would like to remind public service vehicle operators [taxi drivers and minibus operators] of the importance of working together during our busy cruise ship season and that they must comply with their respective regulations and the terms of their permits.” “The... Read more of this article
Elbow Beach Hosts “Taxi Appreciation” Event
The Island’s taxi drivers were recognised this week at a Taxi Appreciation Event at Elbow Beach for the important contribution they make to the tourism and hospitality industries. The event on Tuesday celebrated the important role that taxi drivers play as ambassadors for Bermuda. The approximately 65 attendees enjoyed drinks and hors d’oeuvres... Read more of this article
73 Year Old Taxi Driver Pleads Guilty To DUI
Appearing in Magistrates Court yesterday [Apr 21], 73-year-old taxi driver Neville Smith pleaded guilty to driving whilst the level of alcohol in his blood exceeded the legal limit. The Prosecutor told Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo that Mr Smith had been involved in a collision with another car on Camp Road in Warwick late night on 18th April. Police... Read more of this article
Taxi Overturns, Crashes Into Pole, Power Out
BELCO is working to restore power in Devonshire this evening [April 21] after a 40-year-old taxi driver collided with a street pole at around 10.20pm, resulting in the car overturning in the road and power being knocked out. A police spokesperson said, “At 10:21pm, first responders attended a report of a single vehicle road traffic collision that... Read more of this article
BTOA Raise Objections To Scooter Tour Plans
The President of the Bermuda Taxi Owners Association [BTOA] raised concerns about the plans to introduce three-wheel scooter tours, saying he sees it as “Government allowing just another slap in the face for the taxi industry,” and “for them to be used island-wide while giving a scenic tour is ludicrous.” Earlier this week,... Read more of this article
Collision Involving Bus And Taxi On Front Street
[Updated] At approximately 12 noon today [March 10] there was a collision involving a bus and a taxi on on Front Street in Hamilton, resulting in damage to both vehicles. Traffic was reduced to one lane as police, fire and ambulance personnel attended the scene. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update if able. Update Mar 11,... Read more of this article
