Two Cruise taxis delayed an ambulance carrying a car accident victim to a hospital, a department report said. The company said it was not at fault.
Category: Taxicabs and Taxicab Drivers
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Italy’s Government Takes Aim at Taxi Shortages
The government took steps this week to increase the supply of cabs after months of shortages, but critics say the problems with the industry run deeper.
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The Long Demise of the Stretch Limousine
Once a symbol of affluence, the stretch limo has largely fallen out of favor as the rise of Uber and Lyft, the Great Recession and new regulations hastened a shift to chauffeured vans and S.U.V.s.
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Is It Safe to Travel to Mexico? Here’s What You Need to Know.
The New York Times – Travel:A spate of incidents, including protests among taxi drivers in Cancún and a stray bullet at an airport in Culiacán, has tourists asking the question.
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Uber Drivers Say They Are Struggling: ‘This Is Not Sustainable’
The New York Times – Business:Their raise request was denied, while fees and car payments are cutting into their earnings. New data suggests they make less than cabbies.
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GM Unit’s Self-Driving Taxis Are Subject of US Safety Investigation
The New York Times – Business:The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking into unexpected braking by cars operated by Cruise, a part of General Motors.