Stories Tagged as
Taxis
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.
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.
New York stopping Uber and Lyft in their tracks for a year
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.
New York's taxi economy implodes
Apr 3, 2017
With rivals like Uber on scene, yellow cab medallion prices have fallen hard.
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.
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.
Taxicabs without drivers could be just down the road
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
Iconic London taxi faces uncertain future
Oct 24, 2012
The maker of London’s famed black cabs has filed for bankruptcy protection. Recession, quality issues and competition have hit profits.
Small talk: Quiet flying, NYC taxi lights, exam answers
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.