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Kleber Mendonça Filho recounted that, when leaving the arrivals area of Gilberto Freyre Airport wearing a red Lula cap, a taxi driver refused to take him because he was a supporter of the Workers' Party. According to the filmmaker, another driver came to pick him up and said he was a supporter, just like his wife, who was said to be an even greater supporter of Lula. During the trip, the taxi driver stated that the first driver had bought a new car with the help of the Lula government. Mendonça Filho thanked the conversation with the driver, whom he called "Gabriel Petista." #Lula #Petismo #Política (translated)

Jones Manoel stated that Flávio Bolsonaro wanted to privatize Petrobras and said that, as a result, the prices of gasoline, diesel, and other products, including food, would rise. He asked that the video be shared with drivers, taxi drivers, and delivery people. #Petrobras #Gasolina #Privatização (translated)

Our profitability continues to be threatened by unfair competition and by a platform model that operates with free prices. A price increase does little good if we continue to lose services while the number of VTCs competing with us increases. Alberto Álvarez, alias Tito, founder of Élite Taxi, commented from his refuge on a Venezuelan Caribbean island, where he has been lately, that “our profitability continues to be threatened by unfair competition and by a platform model that operates with free prices. A price increase does little good if we continue to lose services while the number of VTCs competing with us increases.” Apparently, based on what was seen in these meetings - Álvarez stated - STAC and ATC are betting on the Madrid model, to legalize the thousands of VTCs that are already demanding their regularization in the courts instead of proposing that they can become taxi drivers. We cannot negotiate a few cents of increase while leaving unanswered the possibility that thousands of VTCs obtain urban authorization and compete with us with free prices in the hands of the platforms. This shows that the narrative of Aliança Catalana, VOX, and Junts is taking hold in the sector. "Apparently, based on what was seen in these meetings - Álvarez stated - STAC and ATC are betting on the Madrid model, to legalize the thousands of VTCs that are already demanding their regularization in the courts instead of proposing that they can become taxi drivers. We cannot negotiate a few cents of increase while leaving unanswered the possibility that thousands of VTCs obtain urban authorization and compete with us with free prices in the hands of the platforms. This shows that the narrative of Aliança Catalana, VOX, and Junts is taking hold in the sector.” #TaxiBarcelona #SuplementoTaxi #TarifasTaxi (translated)

Starting next year, taxi drivers in Barcelona will implement a two-euro surcharge every time the meter is activated on Friday, Saturday nights, and holidays, while a 4.6% increase in daytime rates for working days is agreed upon. #TaxiBarcelona #SuplementoTaxi #TarifasTaxi (translated)

The author announced more than 1,000 places of mobilization on October 17. He indicated that young people, farmers with their tractors, taxi drivers, truck drivers, construction professionals, employees, retirees, and small business owners would take part, and described this convergence of struggles as powerful. (translated)

Daniel F. Briceño said that his bill sought to legalize transportation platforms like Uber and Didi and provide benefits to taxi drivers. He explained that he proposed dismantling the quota system, allowing dynamic pricing for taxi drivers using platforms, eliminating what he considered unnecessary paperwork, and modernizing service regulations. He also proposed a non-tax contribution of 1.5% of the platforms' revenue, destined for training transporters, housing programs for taxi drivers, drivers, and transporters, road infrastructure, and health protection and coverage for drivers. Briceño stated that the initiative aimed to level the playing field between taxis and platforms and put an end to a dispute that, in his opinion, did not benefit anyone. #Transporte #Uber #Taxistas (translated)

For the mobilization day on October 17, nearly 250 actions and about sixty demonstrations are planned across France, bringing together various social and professional demands, including those of the yellow vests and taxi drivers. #Mobilisation17Octobre #GiletsJaunes #Manifestations (translated)

Starting tomorrow [Thursday], fixed prices for the locations listed in the protocol will come into effect and the registration of interested taxi drivers will begin. The barrier [at the airport] will start functioning, but without hindrances for license plate registration,” said Carlos Silva. #TáxisLisboa #AeroportoLisboa #PreçosFixos (translated)