Articles tagged “taxis”

The fate of the pilot program will be decided on by Monday, but we are certain that this will not be the end of legislative confusion, no matter what that “final” decision is.

Getting to the front of the line must be more lucrative than whatever these cab drivers paid the Massport employees, but certainly not enough to cover whatever fines they’ll be slapped with.

Hailo is now the second app with approval to participate in the pilot program, but neither Hailo CEO Jay Bregman nor TechCrunch made note of the startup’s premature launch this weekend.

Hailo can block passengers and drivers for bad behavior, but the question now looms whether the TLC will block Hailo for jumping the gun.

It seems like taxi-hailing apps are controversial and disruptive in China, too, with authorities mulling a crackdown because of surcharges/fees. Perhaps Yongche would find a more receptive environment in New York City, where things are starting to loosen up for taxi apps.

Uber must feel a certain victory in being the first app to get approved for the NYC pilot program after its hurried exit last fall. Who says second chances don’t exist?

The report doesn't say, but the point is clear: Select the bus or subway whenever possible.

The argument that the program would disservice those without smartphones is shortsighted; Tuesday’s decision give New York City the opportunity to lead in transportation innovation.