Taxi Violence, Theft Reported in US, France, India

Recent incidents in the taxi industry across multiple countries have raised concerns about safety and fare disputes. In Maharashtra, India, a cab driver from Uttar Pradesh was assaulted by passengers following a dispute over a delayed and canceled ride. In Worcester, Massachusetts, a passenger was charged with assaulting a taxi driver with a sharp object after a fare disagreement, resulting in the driver's hospitalization. In France, a taxi driver was charged with theft after allegedly stealing luggage and cash from UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy and his wife following a dispute over payment. In Spring Valley, New York, a taxi driver was arrested and charged with attempted assault, kidnapping, robbery, and weapon possession after allegedly attacking a passenger with a screwdriver during an attempted robbery. These cases illustrate ongoing safety risks and confrontations involving both taxi drivers and passengers worldwide.