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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
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
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
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
MoonGate Insurance Offers Taxi Affinity Program
MoonGate Insurance Ltd. has entered into a definitive agreement with the Bermuda Taxi Owners and Operators Association [BTOA] to administer the taxi industry’s first Insurance Affinity Program. An affinity insurance program is an insurance program that is targeted and offered to a specific group such as a trade association or charity organization.... Read more of this article
21 Mth Old Nosaj Stovell Dies In Tragic Incident
[Updated: Police have identified the toddler as 21 month old Nosaj Stovell] Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines has confirmed the very sad news that a “minor was killed in a road traffic collision” this evening [Sept 25]. Details are limited at this time, however we understand the victim was a very young child. The police are expected to... Read more of this article
Taxi Driver Denies Indecent Act, Offensive Words
A taxi driver appeared in Magistrates Court yesterday [Aug 9] where he denied charges relating to acting indecently towards a female passenger in his taxi, with the Court hearing he allegedly exposed himself. The 60-year-old pleaded not guilty to three charges: intruding on the privacy of a female, committing a indecent act; and using offensive words... Read more of this article
Photos: Three Vehicle Collision On Front Street
[Updated] Emergency services responded to Front Street near the No. 5 Car Park at approximately 2.30pm this afternoon [June 24] to a three vehicle collision involving two vans and a taxi. We unofficially understand one person with unknown injuries was transported by ambulance to King Edward Memorial Hospital for treatment. Traffic flow was disrupted... Read more of this article
Minister Hosts Reception For Taxi Ambassadors
The Department of Tourism recently hosted a reception at the Coco Reef Hotel for all Bermuda Blue Flag Certified Ambassadors to thank them for their years of dedicated service to Bermuda’s hospitality industry, as well as to recognize 40 new graduates of the Blue Flag programme. The Blue Flag Ambassador Course has been the nucleus for tour guide training... Read more of this article
Taxi Crashes Into Wall, Overturns In Devonshire
Early this morning a 57-year-old taxi driver escaped serious injury when he crashed his taxi into a wall and it overturned. A police spokesperson said, “Around 12:45am on Monday, May 20th police officers attended a reported single vehicle taxi collision on North Shore Road in Devonshire near the junction with Barkers Hill. It appears that the... Read more of this article
Taxi Crashes, Overturns, Lands Close To Water
[Updated] There was a collision today [May 8] which saw a taxi land upside down only a few yards away from the water in Southampton, and second collision happened a short while later when a fire service vehicle responding to the crashed taxi collided with two other vehicles. The first collision involved a taxi overturning in Southampton in the Jew’s... Read more of this article
Car & Taxi Collide In Southampton, Man Injured
[Updated] Shortly after 9.00pm this evening [Jan 25] emergency services personnel attended an accident on South Road near the junction with Middle Road in Southampton. Fire service personnel arrived at the accident which involved a car and a taxi and assisted a man who received injuries in the collision. An attending ambulance transported the man... Read more of this article
