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Gauteng transport warns taxi operators to collect operating licences by August 14 or risk cancellation
Narrative Analysis: Appeal to Fear
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Brisbane Times
· Jun 24, 2026
Victorian government expands crackdown on taxi and rideshare drivers
Taxi and rideshare drivers could soon have their licences cancelled if they decline short trips or refuse to take passengers with service dogs.
NDTV
· Jul 7, 2026
Character Certificates, Local Focus: Maharashtra To Overhaul Bike Taxi Rules
Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said that bike taxi drivers will be required to hold a valid driving licence under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and a public service vehicle badge under the...
The Rising Nepal
· Jul 8, 2026
Over 2,000 vehicles fine for violating traffic rules in 24 hours
Kathmandu, July 8: In the last 24 hours, 2,076 vehicles were fined for violating traffic rules in the Kathmandu Valley.A...
ANTARA News
· Jun 28, 2026
Indonesia to enforce 8 percent ride-hailing fee cap from July 1
Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi confirmed that the policy limiting ride-hailing companies' commission fee ...
ZNS Bahamas
· Jun 23, 2026
Changes In Vehicle Inspections Come July 1st
Minister of Transport, the Hon. Leon Lundy spoke with ZNS News on Monday about the government’s new vehicle inspection regime. Motorists will be required to prepay approximately 35 before presenting their vehicles for inspection. They will also have to pay every time they return for inspection if their vehicles fail to pass the process. Minister [] The post Changes In Vehicle Inspections Come July 1st appeared first on ZNS BAHAMAS.
Metro
· Jul 3, 2026
Southport taxi driver who waited 50 minutes before calling 999 has licence revoked
Southport taxi driver who waited 50 minutes before calling 999 has licence revoked
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Related coverage for "Gauteng transport warns taxi operators to collect operating licences by August 14 or risk cancellation": Brisbane Times — Victorian government expands crackdown on taxi and rideshare drivers. NDTV — Character Certificates, Local Focus: Maharashtra To Overhaul Bike Taxi Rules. The Rising Nepal — Over 2,000 vehicles fine for violating traffic rules in 24 hours. ANTARA News — Indonesia to enforce 8 percent ride-hailing fee cap from July 1. ZNS Bahamas — Changes In Vehicle Inspections Come July 1st. Metro — Southport taxi driver who waited 50 minutes before calling 999 has licence revoked