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Flying taxis are promised soon. But how will they actually work?

by Jack Stewart
Jan 3, 2020
We took a ride over Los Angeles as part of a demonstration of an urban air taxi experience.
The Bell Nexus concept vehicle is one of several designs for vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) vehicles that can be used as air taxis.
Eva Hambach/AFP
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NYC set to give ride-hail drivers big raises

by Janet Babin
Dec 19, 2018
The nation's first minimum wage for drivers could boost their pay by more than 40 percent.
Cars drive through afternoon traffic on the Brooklyn Bridge on July 30, 2018 in New York City.
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New York stopping Uber and Lyft in their tracks for a year

by David Brancaccio and Redmond Carolipio
Aug 9, 2018
The city council is temporarily banning new permits for the popular rideshare services due to increasing concerns about traffic, as well as the impact they have on taxi drivers.
A person uses the Uber app on his iPhone in Times Square in New York City. 
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New York's taxi economy implodes

by Marielle Segarra
Apr 3, 2017
With rivals like Uber on scene, yellow cab medallion prices have fallen hard.
New York City taxis wait for passengers.
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Buyers are scarce for once-coveted taxi medallion

by Sam Harnett
Sep 25, 2015
Ride-sharing services like Uber are tarnishing what was a solid investment.
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The tech of New York's new taxi cabs

by Molly Wood
Jan 2, 2014
A look inside the new fleet of green Nissan taxis poised to upgrade the ride around the Big Apple.
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Taxicabs without drivers could be just down the road

by John Sepulvado
Dec 27, 2013
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick says cabs without drivers may soon be taking people where they want to go.
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Ride-sharing vs. taxis: in many cities, the competition is on

by Ben Bergman
Nov 27, 2013
Now that California has recognized ride-sharing, taxi companies have to learn how to compete with it
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Iconic London taxi faces uncertain future

by Stephen Beard
Oct 24, 2012
The maker of London’s famed black cabs has filed for bankruptcy protection. Recession, quality issues and competition have hit profits.
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Small talk: Quiet flying, NYC taxi lights, exam answers

by Marketplace Contributor
Mar 2, 2012
The news that didn't quite make the headlines. This week: Virgin's Upper Class Dream Suite, New York taxis get new lights, and funny exam questions.
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