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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
![Intoxicated Female Walks Away From Taxi Fare Intoxicated Female Walks Away From Taxi Fare](https://cloudfront.bernews.com/wp-content/themes/wp-clear/scripts/timthumb.php?src=uploads/2011/03/taxi-sign.jpg&w=120&h=120&zc=1)
Intoxicated Female Walks Away From Taxi Fare
Police are appealing for assistance in locating a female who, in what was apparently an intoxicated state, walked away from a taxi driver in the early hours of Saturday morning. A police spokesperson said, “Police responded to an incident that took place at 1am on Saturday February 14th on Harbour Road in the area of Burnt House Hill. “Upon... Read more of this article
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BTOA Expresses Concern Over Rumble Strips
[Updated with Ministry's response] The President of the Bermuda Taxi Owners Association [BTOA] has raised concerns about the rumble strips recently placed on East Broadway, saying the strips have caused “meters to malfunction” and “wheels to become misaligned.” “Those rumble strips are of a grave concern to the industry... Read more of this article
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Collision Involving Car & Taxi In Hamilton Parish
A 55-year-old taxi driver was taken to hospital for treatment of neck and back pain after his taxi collided with a car on North Shore Road in Hamilton parish this morning. A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:15am on Monday, December 15th first responders were dispatched to a reported two vehicle collision on North Shore Road in Hamilton parish... Read more of this article
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Motorcycle & Taxi Collide in Hamilton Parish
First responders were dispatched to the scene of a two vehicle collision on Harrington Sound Road yesterday [Nov 2] after an accident involving a taxi and a motorcycle. A police spokesperson said, “Around 5.00pm on Sunday, November 2, first responders were dispatched to a reported two vehicle collision on Harrington Sound Road in Hamilton Parish... Read more of this article
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Taxi Lands On Side Following Sandys Collision
Three visitors to the island, including a 10 year old girl, were taken to hospital after the taxi they were traveling in was involved in a collision yesterday afternoon [Sept 15] in Sandys, which resulted in the taxi landing on its side. A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:30pm on Monday, September 15th first responders were dispatched to a... Read more of this article
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Fairmont To Host Taxi Driver Open House
On Wednesday, September 10, The Fairmont Hamilton Princess will host an open house for Bermuda taxi drivers. The all-day event will run from 8:30am – 4pm and will give taxi drivers the opportunity to tour the hotel and see the renovations to date, enjoy some refreshments and get up-to-date information on the hotel. “Many of the taxi drivers are... Read more of this article
Woman In ICU After Taxi & Motorcycle Collision
[Updated] A female motorcyclist is in the Intensive Care Unit following a collision between her motorcycle and a taxi last night [Aug 2] on Parsons Road. A police spokesperson said, “First responders attended a report of a road traffic collision between a motorcycle and a taxi, that took place on Parsons Road near Deep Dale West at 11:28pm last... Read more of this article
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Taxi Fire Extinguished On Bishop Spencer Road
The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a vehicle fire at approximately 1.30pm this afternoon [July 17] on Bishop Spencer Road near the junction with The Glebe Road. We understand the taxi driver escaped without injury and was the only occupant in the vehicle at the time of the blaze. The fire, which appeared to be concentrated in the engine... Read more of this article
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Photos: Taxi Lands On Side In South Rd Accident
At approximately 4pm this afternoon [May 25], an accident occurred on South Road in Southampton near the junction with Eastdale Lane, resulting in a taxi van landing on its side. We unofficially understand that the taxi may have been involved in a collision with a car which was seen near the accident scene. Initial reports indicate that no injuries... Read more of this article
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Elbow Beach Hotel Honours Taxi Drivers
Elbow Beach this week honoured the taxi drivers who play an important role in Bermuda’s tourism and hospitality business, with just under 100 drivers attending a Taxi Appreciation Event at the hotel on Tuesday, May 20, 2014. All drivers were treated to a continental breakfast in the hotel’s car park and all were entered into a draw for a weekend... Read more of this article
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Taxi Meter Testing At TCD Postponed A Week
Due to a problem with calibration equipment, taxi meter testing scheduled for this weekend has been postponed by a week. A Ministry spokesperson said, “The Transport Control Department [TCD] had planned to be open this weekend [May 3rd and 4th] for taxi meter testing for the new rates. “However, due to a problem with calibration equipment... Read more of this article
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Aishah Muhammad Wins VIP Sunshine Award
After being nominated by an Irish visitor who called her “a true ambassador of Bermuda” who made her “love the island and its people,” Ms. Aishah Muhammad of Co-op Taxi has been named the latest winner of the VIP Sunshine Award. Maria Gonzalez nominated Ms. Muhammad saying she originally contacted her to book a taxi, and Ms.... Read more of this article
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BTOA President Responds To Minister Richards
Following his recent public plea to the Bermuda government and an appearance by Minister Bob Richards on the television show Let’s Talk on Monday night, Derek Young, president of the Bermuda Taxi Owners and Operators [BTOA], has responded to the Minister’s comments. Mr. Young said, “On behalf of the taxi industry I would like to respond... Read more of this article
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BDA Taxi Owners Await Proposal Implementation
The taxi industry eagerly awaits the implementation of their proposals that were put forward to the government in 2013, according to Bermuda Taxi Owners and Operators Association president Derek Young. Concerning his organization’s recent dealings with government officials, Mr. Young said, “We have been very patient going about our business.... Read more of this article
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Opposition Proposes Taxi Fuel Rebate Program
Rather than adding an additional 25 percent to taxi fares, the Opposition has suggested the implementation of a Fuel Rebate Program for Taxi Drivers. Shadow Transport Minister Lawrence Scott said, “Bermudians simply cannot afford yet another OBA driven increase in the cost of, what for many of us, is an essential service. Not while our salaries... Read more of this article