Taxis
Catching a fair ride
Independent taxi drivers asking for sky-high fares are causing headaches for the wider taxi industry. Audio
Petrol prices burning a hole in taxi, Uber drivers' incomes
For those who make a living from being on the road, the inflated petrol prices are beginning to burn.
Taxi and Uber drivers have told Checkpoint rising fuel prices have then mulling whether its even… Video, Audio
Auckland Co-Op taxis offer free rides to Covid-19 vaccination centres
Cabs, coupons and coffees are being offered as health authorities try to keep Auckland's stalling vaccination campaign rolling.
At least 83 percent of eligible Aucklanders have now had their first… Video, Audio
A black cab driver in London
There are about 21,000 black cabs in London and many of them are also being used to provide free transport for patients. Karyn talks to Black Cab driver and muso, Geoff Hayden, about the situation for… Audio
COVID-19 outbreak has made China a 'pedestrian's paradise'
Lew Dagger has been in China for the past twenty years. He lives and works in Jinghong in the south of Yunnan, close to the Myanmar border. He joins the show for an update on the impact coronavirus… Audio
The Paradise Papers: tech tax revelations
Tech commentator Peter Griffin delves into the Paradise Papers, the disappearance of US$300 million of the cryptocurrency Ether, and Google's new driverless taxis and mail accounts for under-13s. Audio
Uber airport agreement angers taxi drivers
In a first of its kind in New Zealand, Uber drivers will soon have a dedicated area to pick up passengers at Wellington Airport. Uber drivers will be charged drop off and pick up fees. But while the… Audio
Ecan's oversight of taxi scheme under spotlight
Questions are being asked about oversight the Canterbury Regional Council has of a subsidised taxi scheme, after the council identified cab drivers may have claimed $420,000 for trips that never… Audio
Uber ignoring licensing laws
Is it time for the Government to intervene as Uber drivers without passenger carriage licences keep driving? Audio
Uber says it's not trying to replace taxis
Uber says it's not trying to replace the taxi industry, despite calls from taxi drivers for the government to crack down on it for unfair practices. Mohamed Hassan reports. Audio
Uber upsets ChCh taxi drivers
Uber seems to be making a dent in Christchurch with local drivers from other companies reporting a loss in income. Audio
New rules for taxis and uber will even the playing field.
The Taxi Federation says the government's shake-up of their industry will help even the playing feild. Audio
Taxi drivers hope to take business off Uber after rules change
Taxi drivers at Auckland Airport hope to take more business off the likes of ride sharing company Uber after changes that will mean cheaper fares. Audio
How do taxi costs between Auckland city and airport vary?
Some taxi companies charge more than double their competitors for fares to and from the airport. Alex Ashton joins John in the studio. Audio
Auckland airport clamps down on sky-high taxi fares
Auckland Airport has announced a crackdown on taxi companies charging passengers high prices. Driver Manmohan Dua joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Auckland Airport changes taxi tender process
Auckland airport taxis and complaints have gone hand in hand for years. Audio
Passengers doing runners on taxi drivers
Taxi drivers are saying they're being regularly ripped off by customers doing a runner. They say police don't do enough to track down and prosecute offenders. Audio
Uber call on the govt to stimulate innovation, not prohibit it
Uber, is calling for the government to walk the walk about it wanting to stimulate innovation and growth in New Zealand. Audio
Moved to Work
An immigrant herself, Lize Immelman wonders why refugees have such a hard time finding work. She talks to three residents of Newtown, Wellington, about their experiences, and to MP Annette King… Audio