Taxi driver’s remains discovered in a reservoir in upstate NY while his cab is taken by the suspect, authorities say.
Missing Cab Driver Found Murdered in New York Reservoir A 66-year-old cab driver reported missing in Connecticut has been found dead in a reservoir located in upstate New York. The police are currently conducting a thorough investigation to identify the responsible parties. Aurelio Junio Alves was reported missing to the Danbury Police Department on December […]
Widow of taxi driver who was robbed and stabbed by a Zohran Mamdani adviser speaks out: ‘He is a criminal’
Controversy Surrounds Mayor-Elect’s Advisory Appointments The widow of a taxi driver who was robbed nearly three decades ago expressed her outrage over a recent decision by Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani. This decision involved appointing Mysonne Linen, a former inmate and activist with ties to the robbery, to the mayor’s transition committee focused on criminal justice. In […]
Billionaire Stephen Ross supports $200 aerial taxi trips to escape Miami traffic issues
Flying Taxi Service Backed by Dolphins Owner A billionaire real estate magnate and owner of the Miami Dolphins is supporting a flying taxi venture, allowing passengers to travel from Miami to West Palm Beach, Florida, for about $200 within 30 minutes. Stephen Ross has invested in Archer Aviation, which is developing an electric vehicle that […]
Jodie Foster shares details of a traumatic childhood incident before the release of ‘Taxi Driver’
Jodie Foster Reflects on Haunting Childhood Memory In a recent conversation, Jodie Foster opened up about a frightening childhood incident that has lingered in her memory. During her interview with AARP Magazine, the 63-year-old actress recounted an event from May 1976, just before the Cannes Film Festival premiere of her film, Taxi Driver. Tragically, before […]
Archer Aviation purchases Hawthorne Airport for $126 million to create an air taxi center.
Archer Aviation Acquires Hawthorne Airport for $126 Million Archer Aviation, known for its work in electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has taken a significant step. The company has agreed to purchase Hawthorne Airport for $126 million in cash. This deal covers the remaining 30 years of the airport’s master lease along with an […]
Migrant Taxi Driver Charged with Multiple Assaults on Female Passengers is Released by DA Alvin Bragg
An Algerian man faces allegations stemming from two incidents involving assaults on women in a New York taxi. He’s also accused of extorting their fares after reaching a plea deal with Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. Records reveal that Mohamed Berebia, 34, managed to plead guilty to a lesser charge in at least one incident. […]
Cherished bodega cat tragically killed by driverless Waymo taxi
Cat at San Francisco Bodega Killed by Waymo Taxi A beloved cat, known as Kit Kat, was reportedly killed by a Waymo driverless taxi in San Francisco, igniting further debate over these autonomous vehicles. The friendly feline was well-loved by customers at Randa’s Market in the Mission District, where it was struck around 11:30 p.m. […]
ICE Detains Undocumented Taxi Drivers and Rideshare Operators at O’Hare Airport
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers detained nearly twelve undocumented Uber, Lyft, and taxi drivers Saturday at a ride-share area in Chicago’s O’Hare Airport. ICE arrived early Saturday and began checking drivers’ documentation, which led to a noticeable decrease in the number of Uber and Lyft drivers present by Sunday, as reported by WFLD-TV in […]
Taxi advocate says NYC’s electric Uber and Lyft drivers should transition to hybrids due to insufficient EV chargers.
Changing the Balance of Power in NYC’s Taxi Industry Fernandeo Mateo, who advocates for taxi drivers, raised concerns on Thursday about the approximately 13,000 electric vehicle drivers for Uber, Lyft, and other rental companies. He believes they should be able to switch to hybrid vehicles due to the scarcity of electric vehicle chargers throughout New […]
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 […]