Taxi driver arrested over man who 'fell' from vehicle

(ANSA) - ROME, FEB 17 - An Italian taxi driver was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm Thursday over a 27-year-old passenger who 'fell' out of his vehicle and ended up in a coma in Cremona in December.
    The man, 48, was arrested after police intercepted a phone conversation in which he said "they say he's in a coma, just as well, he won't be able to tell his version of events", police said.
    According to police, the passenger was hurled out of the car, which had its rear door open, after the driver sped off off after a row over payment.
    The driver claimed that he had been going slowly to an ATM so the young man could get cash to pay the fare. (ANSA).