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A mentally unstable Vietnam war veteran works as nighttime taxi driver in a city whose perceived decadence and sleaze feeds his urge to violently lash out.

London taxi drivers must pass a grueling test called the Knowledge to Become a Taxi Driver. New York taxi drivers don't know how easy they have it.

Volunteer lawyers for the arts recently announced that they will be hosting a screening of the 2007 Tribeca film Festival's award-winning best documentary film, "Taxi to the Dark Side."

Taking a ride in a taxi is a quick and convenient way to get home if you have gone out for the evening and you have chosen to have a drink. But how should you behave when using a taxi?

A synopsis and review of Taxi to the Dark Side, by prominent filmmaker, Alex Gibney. A documentary on the strategies and procedures of detainee torture as approved by the Bush administration.

This is a descripiton of how to get around an East African city with a taxi. It is a definition of what a taxi is and how they operate.

It's easy to get into, but not a good place to be. If you have any education, you can do better.

After years living over seas I've seen very few taxi's with meters that actually work, and even if the fare is established before you step inside the taxi; you just never know how realistic the fare you're being quoted actually is.

Have you ever thought about becoming a taxi cab driver? While the work is often seen as gritty, thankless, and even dangerous, it also commands an odd respect and affords the driver a certain independence from the traditional workplace.

In Indianapolis, Indiana a heroic teenager rescued tourists that were in a carriage pulled by a runaway horse in truly old west style.

How to travel in and through many cities of Belize- options for getting around, getting there by the best method, current prices, pros and cons for each way. Includes a short introduction to the water ferry.

An experienced traveler shares good advice on how to avoid getting ripped off at the airport and beyond.

To get anywhere my feet don't carry me, I call up my friends at the local cab company Valley Taxi. They are on my speed dial, and are one of my frequent calls.

Twelve tips to get comfortable with the art of taxi cab riding, and learning cab etiquette to ensure a safe ride.

Traveling around Beijing, China is best on a taxi cab. The good and bad experiences I had with more than 100 rides are mentioned.

December is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month. Designate a sober driver and keep everyone safe.

Are you a NASCAR fan? Read this informative article and find out some little known facts about driver Jeff Gordon you probably don't know!

This one was adapted to the screen by Paul Schrader who did the screenplay to one of the greatest films of all time, "Taxi Driver." This book was made for him to direct into a movie.

Are you allowed to buy sex toys in your state? Do you have to pay a taxi driver if you're drunk and proposition him? Find out here with these interesting facts about sex crime laws.

DriveCam of San Diego and American Family Insurance have teamed up and developed a teen driver safety program utilizing DriveCam technology.

in Beijing, taxi driver will explicitly complain about it on the whole way while in Shanghai, the taxi driver just keep silence...

Detroit Taxi-driver turned NASCAR driver Benny Parsons, lost his fight to cancer earlier this morning.

The experience of driving a taxi is every bit as extraordinary as its mystique suggests. For the truly adventurous, it is one of the most rewarding jobs available. It is not for everyone, of course, but it just might be for you. Here's how to find out.

Driver Education schools

All "hail" to these five great resources on taxi cab culture and cabbies in New York City.

Is Travis Bickle in Taxi Driver really a villain? Is Rupert Pupkin in The King of Comedy a worse human being than Travis?

Are you planning a trip to New York City and anticipating a number of yellow taxi cab rides? Here are 20 things you should know.

The London taxi which lingers in most people's memories is the Austin FX-4 and was introduced in 1959, remained in production until 1997.

The meters are coming and some see this as a good thing but others see it as a bad thing. This is a typical reaction perhaps this article will set the restless minds at ease.

If you have exact change, you don't have enough to order a delivery. Tip your delivery drivers to avoid the unseen consequences.

At a meeting of the Metropolitan Airports Commission, possible penalties were discussed for taxi drivers who refuse to carry passengers. In the past, Muslim drivers have refused to transport blind passengers with seeing eye dogs, as well as passengers carrying alcohol.

Las Vegas. Gambling. Shows. Dining. Shopping. Golf. Nightlife. Business conferences. It's a lot to keep up with, and despite everything being in relatively close proximity, taxicabs are desperately needed to transport millions of visitors from Point A to Point B.

"Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me." We are enabling drunk drivers by not cracking down on them. We are doing them a disservice and ourselves

The large number of transit-shy tourists and locals ensures the trusty taxi a place in Chicago's gritty transportation world. For those occasions when you need a reliable private ride, here is your guide to taxicabs in Chicago.

In every cab, there are six types of riders. Find out which one you are!

One minute I'm resting on the beach with a coconut shake, the next it's raining and I'm diving from high boulders onto the ladder of a taxi boat, the waves crashing over the rocks and up to my waist. Never a dull moment in Thailand.

I've been a fan of Robin Williams since I was 12 when I first saw him on t.v. and his comedy helped me with my depression.

Travel tips from a former resident of Egypt that are not found in most travel books.

Zihuatanejo, Mexico, famous for its pristine beaches, distinctive cuisine, and proximity to the nearby popular city of Ixtapa, provides the perfect combination of relaxation and fun.

Travel insurance reimburses the traveler whose trip has been canceled, delayed or interrupted due to unavoidable issues. It also can reimburse medical or dental costs, baggage damage or loss and pay accidental death premiums.

The simple act of going to pick up a relative from the airport involved hours of planning and praying that a parking lot close to the terminal would have open spaces.

The transatlantic flight ends with a wide circle around the snow-clad city while the ground crew prepares the landing strip. It is discouraging but not entirely unexpected or even unwelcome. It is home.

Travelogue: Hollywood's version of Vietnam recedes, sizzled away in the heat and the stark simplicity of life that moves at a rhythm that is exotic and alien. That ineffable essence of Vietnam is the one souvenir I wish I really could take home.

The advent of fast Internet communication and inexpensive air travel makes it easier to turn any far-flung paradise into a permanent home. Which places in the world have the most to offer?

The twin psychobiographical threads of Martin Scorsese and Jake LaMotta that are told in Raging Bull reach their sythesis in the final Sugary Ray fight sequence.

If I had to choose my favorite place in the Caribbean, it would be Cuba. For a traveler, there are few better places on earth.

If you enjoy traveling and adventurous dining, you will love this trek around the global in search of unique delicacies. On the tiny island of Singapore, the totally unexciting chicken is transform into a succulent treat with an ingenious twist.