California police stop a driverless Waymo taxi during a DUI crackdown
Driverless Waymo Taxi Caught Breaking Traffic Laws Authorities reported that police encounters with drunk drivers led to the discovery of a Waymo taxi operating without a driver, which made an illegal U-turn. This incident unfolded Friday evening during a DUI enforcement operation funded by a grant from the San Bruno Police Station. The police shared […]
Free driverless taxi service launched on the Las Vegas Strip by Amazon’s Zoox
Amazon Launches Free Robotaxi Rides in Las Vegas Free rides are now available along the Las Vegas Strip, which is quite exciting if you think about it. This offer comes as part of Amazon’s introduction of its latest service, Zoox, a new Robotaxi initiative. Starting from September 10th, the Zoox service allows riders to travel […]
Taxi driver in New York City detained for reportedly crashing into a former Rikers inmate
A taxi driver from Queens was taken into custody on Saturday, accused of hitting and dragging a man who had escaped from Rikers Island last year. Police reports state that Abdul Hakim, who is 71 years old, allegedly struck 36-year-old James Mossetti. The NYPD said that Mossetti was caught and pulled along for several blocks […]
Martin Scorsese said he would consider using a gun due to cuts made to ‘Taxi Driver’ by the studio
Martin Scorsese’s Intense Journey with “Taxi Driver” Nearly four decades later, “Taxi Driver” remains a pivotal film in art-house cinema. Martin Scorsese, the Oscar-winning director, reflects on his struggles to have the 1976 movie approved by the studio. In a recent clip from the Apple TV+ documentary “Mr. Scorsese,” fellow director Steven Spielberg revisited the […]
The Leading Coin Creator on Base’s Zora is Adult Entertainment Company Fake Taxi
Simply put Fake taxis linked to an adult film brand are among the leading creator coins on Zola. The brand offers a long-term plan with unique perks and tokens for major holders. Zora has launched initiatives like Token Rushpad Wars, engaging thousands daily through platforms like Pump.fun and Letsbonk. Taxi rides might be fabricated, but […]
Elon Musk Launches Tesla Taxi Service Featuring Human Drivers in San Francisco
Tesla’s Gradual Rollout of Autonomous Driving in San Francisco Tesla is adopting a phased approach to introduce autonomous driving technology in the San Francisco Bay Area. Initially, they are launching ride services with human drivers while waiting for regulatory approval for their Robotaxi service. Recently, Tesla has started a limited driver-style taxi operation in the […]
Hector’s Cafe from ‘Taxi Driver’ to shut down as ‘soul’ of NYC’s Meatpacking District disappears forever
Closure of Iconic Diner in Meatpacking District The famed diner featured in the film “Taxi Driver,” Hector’s Cafe and Diner, is set to close as part of a deal with the city. This 76-year-old establishment, located under the High Line, will shut its doors on Friday following the departure of a local butcher who was […]
Waymo starts pilot testing of its self-driving taxi service in New York City
Futuristic robot taxis are on their way to New York City, which might just render those classic yellow taxis obsolete. This week, Waymo, a driverless ride-sharing service that’s part of Google’s parent company, Alphabet, began mapping city streets with its fleet. “We’re running in the Big Apple,” the company announced. They also encouraged residents to […]
New York taxi lender penalized $4 million for spreading false information
Medallion Financial Corp, which provided loans to New York’s financial players and taxi drivers, was recently fined $4 million for creating and distributing fake news stories online to boost its stock price. The company was quite popular a decade ago, especially as ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft emerged, heavily impacting the taxi medallion market. […]
Taxi Drivers in Paris Plan to Disrupt the French Open Tennis Tournament
PARIS (AP) – Tension Rises Among Taxi Drivers Over French Open A group of taxi drivers in Paris is threatening to stage a protest at the French Open on Monday, aiming to block access to Roland Garros if their concerns are ignored by the government. These drivers are increasingly anxious about potential threats to their […]