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Taxis

crime and misdemeanors Apr. 29, 2016

Man Hit by a Taxi, Punched in Face by PassengerIf this is Uber’s idea of guerrilla marketing, it is dark.

By Charley Lanyon
taxis Mar. 28, 2016

Woman Stiffs Driver on $600 Fare to PennsylvaniaThat’s frowned upon.

By Joe DeLessio
Jan. 6, 2016

Uber Is Making NYC Cab Drivers NicerWhen Uber launched, cab complaints decreased.

By Claire Landsbaum
boob tube Oct. 13, 2015

Taxi TV May Finally Go DarkYou may soon be able to ride in a cab without being force-fed Jimmy Kimmel clips.

By Eric Levitz
the money June 30, 2015

Can Lyft Pull an Avis?The ride-sharing service used to be recognized as the anti-Uber. Now the boundaries aren’t so clear.

By Annie Lowrey
Mar. 9, 2015

Siri Is Now One Step Closer to Ruling All Taxis in NYCThe New York City Taxi & Limousine Commission gets rid of tough geography questions on the taxi driver’s exam.

By Jaime Fuller
transportation Feb. 1, 2015

Disillusioned Uber Drivers Can Turn Their Cars Into TaxisWith a coat of yellow paint.

By Margaret Hartmann
mutiny Dec. 7, 2014

Why Many New York Drivers Prefer Lyft to UberWe took a sorta-scientific poll. The results were overwhelming.

By Abraham Riesman
Nov. 11, 2014

Why You Can’t Get a Taxi When It’s RainingIs it raining? Don’t even try to get a taxi, science says.

By Annie Lowrey
transportation Sept. 17, 2014

Judge Approves Surcharge to Make NYC Taxis Wheelchair AccessibleComparing it to Jackie Robinson joining the Dodgers.

By Margaret Hartmann
hacks Mar. 27, 2014

Most Cab Drivers Don’t Do Drugs That, or they’re really sneaky about it.

By Caroline Bankoff
bill de blasio’s new york Mar. 26, 2014

Mayor de Blasio Proposes Surcharge to Make More Taxis Wheelchair-AccessibleThe proposed change would cost passengers 30 cents per ride.

By Caroline Bankoff
cool things Mar. 12, 2014

Beautiful Interactive Map Displays a Year of Taxi Rides And the benefits of splitting a fare.

By Caroline Bankoff
what are the odds? Nov. 22, 2013

What Are the Chances of Getting Courtney Love’s Taxi?On any given ride, it’s about 0.00044%.

By Jen Doll
very sad things Aug. 28, 2013

Cab Driver Allegedly Chased Down Woman, Stabbed Her to Death in Jealous RageHe was arrested at the scene.

By Joe Coscarelli
spy games Aug. 27, 2013

The NYPD’s Spy Cab Looks Just Like a Regular CabLook for it outside your local mosque.

By Caroline Bankoff
crimes and misdemeanors Aug. 21, 2013

Cab Driver Who Crushed Tourist’s Leg on Sidewalk Not Charged (Yet?)The NYPD is investigating, but, so far, just a small fine.

By Joe Coscarelli
scary things Aug. 20, 2013

Dr. Oz Appeared at the Scene of a Serious Midtown Taxi AccidentA tourist lost a leg.

By Joe Coscarelli
taxis Aug. 17, 2013

Cab Driver Loses License for Harassing Passenger With Terrible Pickup LinesReminiscent of Austin Powers.

By Delia Paunescu
photo op July 24, 2013

Cabbie of the Year Wants to Make Sure You Are Properly Air-Conditioned [Updated]He rigged a tube to carry the air to the backseat.

By Dan Amira
taxis May 9, 2013

Taxi Trivia Is Exactly What It Sounds Like And it’s coming to a cab near you.

By Caroline Bankoff
the future Apr. 24, 2013

Soon You Can Use Your Smartphone to Hail a TaxiA judge said it was okay.

By Adam Martin
transportation Apr. 22, 2013

Taxi of Tomorrow of Tomorrow Takes Forever to Fill UpWith electricity, that is.

By Adam Martin
taxi! Mar. 5, 2013

Soon Your Taxi Ride Might Be Less DisgustingCity Council doesn’t find that authentic stench charming.

By Margaret Hartmann
technology Oct. 16, 2012

NYC Taxis Not Quite Ready for the Way of the FutureTransportation apps Uber and Square are both pulling up short.

By Joe Coscarelli
taxinomics Sept. 3, 2012

Tomorrow’s Taxi Ride May Be More ExpensiveIf you’re lucky enough to hail a cab using the new rates.

By Margaret Hartmann
the letter t Aug. 23, 2012

NYC Taxis to Use Only ‘T’ as Logo, Just Like BostonWe can do better.

By Brett Smiley
transportation Aug. 13, 2012

Now You Can Hail a New York City Cab With Your SmartphoneThere’s an app for that.

By Brett Smiley
hail no July 10, 2012

17 Percent Taxi Rate Hike Plan Expected to Pass on ThursdayA bit more, every fifth of a mile.

By Brett Smiley
2013 June 14, 2012

Scott Stringer Backs Bloomberg’s Taxi Plan in Outerborough OutreachDirectly in opposition to Bill de Blasio.

By Chris Smith
the children of new york June 7, 2012

Twin Girls Delivered in Hospital, Back Seat of TaxiThis probably wasn’t in their birthing plan.

By Margaret Hartmann
car accidents June 2, 2012

Three Car Pileup Near JFK Leaves Two DeadA cabbie and a passenger.

By Andre Tartar
transportation May 23, 2012

Fare Hike Not Likely to Make Driving a Taxi Any Easier, More LucrativeTheir profits have been declining for years.

By Joe Coscarelli
transportation May 21, 2012

Cab Fares Might Be 20 Percent More Expensive by JulyIt would be the first fare increase since 2006.

By Joe Coscarelli
hail no Apr. 19, 2012

Cab Drivers Still Fighting Livery BillThey filed for an injunction yesterday.

By Joe Coscarelli
bad news bears Mar. 31, 2012

Massive Credit Card Breach Linked to NYC Parking Garage, Taxi CompanyAs many as 10 million cards compromised.

By Andre Tartar
neighborhod news Mar. 26, 2012

Brooklyn Is Generous With Cabbie TipsWhether out of generosity or necessity.

By Noreen Malone
sad things Mar. 2, 2012

Cabbie Struck by Drunk Driver Remains in Coma, Leg AmputatedThe driver was hit last week while unloading luggage from his trunk.

By Brett Smiley
old man rants Feb. 21, 2012

Twitter Founder Wants to Put Tablets in Your TaxiThese modern times of ours.

By Dan Amira
and step on it! Jan. 10, 2012

Etiquette Expert Offers Questionable Advice on the Topic of UpstreamingThe return of an age-old debate.

By Dan Amira
and step on it! Dec. 29, 2011

Why Don’t You Buckle Up in Cabs?It’s not like your driver is wildly speeding and swerving through traffic or anything.

By Dan Amira
Dec. 24, 2011

Judge: Taxi Fleet Discriminates Against Disabled RidersPlan for outer-borough livery cabs is now on hold.

By Menachem Kaiser
outer boroughs Dec. 20, 2011

Taxi Deal to Send Cabs to an Outer Borough Near YouThousands of livery cabs will now be permitted to pick up fares in underserved areas of the city.

By Brett Smiley
and step on it! Dec. 12, 2011

Riders Base Tips on Cabbies’ Trivia KnowledgeThe game for people who feel that their cab driver is paying just a little too much attention to the road.

By Dan Amira
transportation Oct. 26, 2011

Man Believes He Stopped Cabs From Honking So MuchNo way.

By Joe Coscarelli
transportation Oct. 25, 2011

Cab Drivers Asked to Honk LessYeah, right.

By Joe Coscarelli
transportation Oct. 20, 2011

Taxi Medallions Hit $1 Million MarkThe first batch went for $10 apiece.

By Joe Coscarelli
transportation Oct. 12, 2011

Taxis Could Scrap Confusing ‘Off Duty’ LightOne light might work more effectively.

By Joe Coscarelli
and step on it! Oct. 10, 2011

Meet an Italian-American Sikh Female Taxi DriverWe’re adding Maria Provenzano Singh to the list of cabbies we hope to hail someday.

By Dan Amira
transportation Sept. 16, 2011

Taxi Drivers Can Now Reject Racy AdsFlashdancers Gentleman’s Club weeps.

By Joe Coscarelli