
More than 40,000 Hong Kong cabbies register to accept Octopus payment
More than 40,000 Hong Kong taxi drivers have registered to accept Octopus payment, ahead of an electronic payment mandate that will take effect next month, with a sector representative urging authorities to exercise discretion during the initial phase of the roll-out.
On April 1, all cabbies will be required to offer at least two electronic payment options to passengers as part of a broader plan to enhance the quality and image of taxi services. Hong Kong has about 46,000 active taxi drivers,...

Georgia bans foreigners from courier, taxi, and tour guide jobs
Starting March 1, Georgia will prohibit foreign nationals without permanent residence permits from working as couriers, taxi drivers, or tour guides, following a decree issued by Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze.

Taxi Drivers in Attica Announce Strike Through Thursday
Taxi drivers in Attica, Greece, are staging a strike from Tuesday through Thursday, demanding action on various issues and disrupting local transportation services.