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Taxi Driver’s ‘Improper Clothing’ Charge Dropped
This morning in Magistrates Court [June 26] taxi driver Clyde Holder had a charge of being “improperly” dressed dismissed. Taxi regulations have stipulations which include mandating taxi drivers to wear a shirt with a collar. What Mr Holder was said to be wearing that was “improper” was not disclosed in Court. Mr Holder was originally... Read more of this article
Taxi Driver Jailed For Selling Crack
37-year-old taxi driver Hewvonnie Brown of St David’s was sent to jail for two and half years this morning [Mar.13] for drugs offences involving $13,000 worth of crack cocaine and over $52,000 of cash that was the proceeds of illegal drug transactions. After being tipped off, Police had stopped Brown in Hamilton on 21st March 2011. Police found the... Read more of this article
Armed Robberies: Tourist & Taxi Driver
Police are investigating two armed robberies last night [Mar.5], one occurring in the Lolly’s Lane, Smith’s parish area while the other happened at a Southampton guest property. At around 7.30pm last night a taxi driver dropped off a fare in the Lolly’s Lane area when he was accosted by two men, one brandishing a firearm. They stole a quantity... Read more of this article
Accident Causes Traffic Delays In Flatts
Morning commuters faced delays heading into Hamilton from the East End this morning [Feb.6], after an accident occurred at approximately 8am on North Shore in the vicinity of the Aquarium. We unofficially understand no one was injured, however traffic was delayed for a short while a tow truck attended to the damaged taxi. Related Stories Pedal Cyclist... Read more of this article
Taxi Driver Remanded: Cocaine Charge
Yesterday [Jan.23] a 37-year-old taxi driver who was found in possession of over $13,000 worth of cocaine while in his taxi was remanded into custody pending sentencing. Hewvonnie Brown pleaded guilty to possession of 42.3 grams of cocaine, said to have a street value of over $13,000. In addition, he was found to have a scale, a box of clear Ziploc... Read more of this article
Taxis: Six Month GPS Grace Period
[Updated with video] Transport Minister Derrick Burgess today [Jan. 23] announced a six-month grace period for Bermuda’s taxi drivers to have any faulty Global Positioning Systems in their vehicles repaired. Mr. Burgess said the move had been taken because “numerous” drivers had approached the Ministry saying they cannot currently... Read more of this article
Police Investigate Armed Robberies
[Updated] The police confirmed they are investigating an incident on Sunday night [Jan.15] in which two men — one armed with a gun — broke into a Pembroke home, as well as two armed robberies which occurred yesterday. The second incident saw a taxi driver robbed by four men brandishing knives, and the third incident saw four men on motorcycles... Read more of this article
Driver Injured In St. David’s Accident
Emergency services responded to St. David’s Road at approximately 11:15pm last night [Dec 14] to an accident involving a car and a taxi. We unofficially understand one of the drivers received minor injuries. Fire Service personnel administered first aid to the female until an ambulance arrived and transported her to King Edward Memorial Hospital... Read more of this article
Burrows Lightbourn Backs Taxi Programme
CADA has announced Burrows Lightbourn would continue, for the fourth year, their supporting sponsorship of the “Let Us Drive” taxi programme. “Let Us Drive” is a free, don’t drink and drive taxi service, operated by CADA, every Friday night between 3:15am and 3:45am from outside the LOM Building on Reid Street. In making the... Read more of this article
Rider Injured In Causeway Collision
[Updated] Around 6.40pm last night [Nov.10] emergency personnel responded to an accident at the eastern end of the causeway which involved a motorcycle and taxi. Traffic flow was temporarily halted to and from the east end as EMTs arrived on the scene and tended to the injured motorcycle, who was then transported to King Edward Memorial Hospital via... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of Shane Adderley
[Updated - Police confirm the death of 21 year old Shayne Adderley] A 21-year-old St George’s man was taken to hospital early this morning [Oct.8], where he was listed in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit after his motorcycle collided with a taxi in Southampton. This afternoon a Police spokesperson said, “Around 1:45am on Saturday,... Read more of this article
Ministers Recognise Driving Ambassadors
Late last week, the Minister of Business Development and Tourism Patrice Minors and the Bermuda Department of Tourism [BDOT] hosted a reception for some of Bermuda’s Driving Ambassador’s. Specific drivers in attendance included taxi, mini and charter bus drivers and operators. Minister of Transport Terry Lister was also on hand at the reception... Read more of this article
Tourist Injured After Collision With Taxi
On Friday [Aug.19] a 55-year-old female tourist was injured after she was struck by a taxi while walking on Front Street. She was taken to the hospital via ambulance with injuries not believed to be life threatening.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:15pm on Friday, police and first responders attended a reported road traffic collision... Read more of this article
Two Injured: Three Car Accident in St David’s
[Updated] This morning [June 5] there was a three car accident on Southside Road in St David’s in the area by the Pizza restaurant. There were three vehicles involved, with an SUV sustaining extremely serious damage in the accident: A taxi also sustained serious front end damage, although not as extreme as the damage seen to the SUV. The accident... Read more of this article
Two Injured: Police Car & Taxi Accident
Yesterday morning [May 29] a Police car and taxi were both traveling along Kindley Field Road when they collided. The 78-year-old taxi driver and the police officer were both injured, receiving treatment at the scene by EMTs before being taken to the hospital with non-serious injuries. A Police spokesman said, “Around 6:35am on Sunday, Police... Read more of this article
Input Invited: Taxi Authority Review Committee
The Chairman of the Taxi Authority Review Committee would like to invite members of the public who would like to make a submission to the Committee to attend a meeting on Tuesday [Mar. 22] in the TCD Boardroom. The meeting is due to start at 9:30am, with 15 minutes set aside for each verbal submission. The Committee will meet with individuals or... Read more of this article
