Asia Tonight: News in brief May 20
News Briefs on Asia Tonight, May 20: – Spain makes wearing of masks in public compulsory – 400 ComfortDelGro taxis in Singapore to trial use of plastic cabin … source
Your Story: Turkish President orders closure of Uber in the country
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has claimed at that the ridesharing outfit’s business is “over” in the country. Uber currently runs under a license that … source
The Successors: Noni Purnomo
She is the vice president of Blue Bird Group, the biggest family-owned taxi company in Asia Pacific. Founded by her late grandmother, the third-generation heir has to prove herself to…
Women-only taxis hit the roads in Delhi, India
There is a unique taxi service which offers a safer option, by allowing women to take charge of the wheel. Taxis driven by women, for women passengers only, are a…
Uber-Losers: NYC Taxi Medallion Owners Are Screwed
Imagine seeing your retirement account balloon to $1.3 million and then crash to $140000. That’s essentially what’s happened to thousands of New York City taxi drivers. Each NYC yellow… source