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Taxi drivers in Damascus staged a large protest to express their frustration over the chaos in the transport sector. They highlighted the increasing competition from private cars and motorcycles, which has negatively impacted their livelihoods.
More than <strong>40,000</strong> taxi drivers in Hong Kong have announced their adoption of major electronic payment systems such as <strong>AlipayHK</strong> and <strong>WeChat Pay HK</strong>. This initiative aims to enhance the experience for Chinese visitors during the upcoming <strong>Qingming</strong> holiday.
Hong Kong authorities report that over <strong>47,000</strong> registered taxi drivers have adopted the Octopus app or equipped their vehicles with payment card readers ahead of new electronic payment regulations coming into effect. This initiative is part of the government's efforts to enhance the image and quality of services in the sector.
Authorities in Singapore arrested eight taxi drivers for allegedly offering bribes to avoid penalties for driving in the bus lane on the Woodlands-Johor Bahru bridge. The drivers, aged between 47 and 74, were operating under a cross-border taxi system.
The Kirim campaign for matching tips in the UAE has successfully raised millions of dirhams to support taxi drivers. Launched earlier this year, the initiative has seen significant engagement from the local community, demonstrating strong solidarity with the drivers.