The Local Switzerland

Taxi driver jailed for rape of exchange student

Fri, 15 Jun 2018 11:32:10 +0200

An HIV-infected taxi driver in Lucerne has been sentenced to seven years in jail for raping an 18-year-old woman in the back of his cab.

Geneva to study feasibility of drone taxi service

Fri, 01 Jun 2018 10:04:37 +0200

Picking up a flying taxi may sound futuristic but the canton of Geneva hopes it may soon be a reality and help ease traffic congestion in Switzerland’s second largest city.

Man who fled taxi without paying sparks major police operation in Zurich

Fri, 08 Sep 2017 11:08:53 +0200

Police on Thursday afternoon finally arrested a man who fled from a taxi on Wednesday night without paying his fare from the Italian city of Milan to Zurich.

Former asylum seeker sets up alternative to Uber in Zurich

Thu, 17 Aug 2017 10:57:17 +0200

A migrant from Bangladesh has set up a new ride-sharing service in Zurich that aims to rival Uber and conventional taxi companies.

Uber cancels low-cost UberPop service in Zurich

Thu, 10 Aug 2017 11:36:21 +0200

US car-share firm Uber has abandoned its cheap UberPop service in the Swiss city of Zurich after increasing controversy over the fact that its drivers do not have a professional licence.

UberPop drivers in Zurich are operating illegally

Fri, 16 Jun 2017 11:08:21 +0200

UberPop drivers who do not have a taxi permit are operating illegally and could be fined, Zurich’s government said on Thursday.

Swiss taxi drivers to protest against Uber once again

Fri, 13 May 2016 12:56:55 +0200

Taxi drivers across Switzerland will stage a mass demonstration against rival Uber next Tuesday.

Geneva-airport cab fares 'priciest in Europe'

Fri, 27 Mar 2015 09:03:38 +0100

Taxi transfers from downtown Geneva to its airport are the most expensive in Europe, according to research released on Friday from a UK-based travel money specialist.

Uber drivers in Geneva allege intimidation

Mon, 22 Dec 2014 14:22:00 +0100

Tensions are growing among cabbies in Geneva where drivers working for newcomer Uber have filed complaints of threats and abuse by drivers with rival taxi firms.

US private cab firm Uber drives into Geneva

Thu, 04 Sep 2014 15:24:00 +0200

Californian company Uber launched its app-based private taxi service in Geneva at a press conference on Thursday, despite questions from the cantonal authorities about its legality.

Zurich taxis charge world’s highest fares

Wed, 30 Jul 2014 11:52:00 +0200

Taxis in Zurich are the most expensive in the world, according to a new survey. Hailing a cab in the Swiss city will cost you more than other major cities including Paris, London and New York.

Luxury private taxi app launches in Zurich

Thu, 25 Jul 2013 20:37:00 +0200

Your on-demand private driver – that is what the Uber app promises. Following its launch in Zurich, Swiss customers will be able to experience the first service of its kind in the country.

Neighbours upset by curb on foreign taxis at Zurich airport

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 12:41:00 +0200

Politicians and industry representatives in Germany and Austria have reacted with dismay to a new transport agreement that only allows taxis from neighbouring countries to drop off and pick up passengers at Zurich airport for 90 days in a given year.