Articles tagged “taxis”

Since New York City has one of the best, most well-regulated taxi fleets in world other cities will likely watch what happens today for guidance on their own rules.

It is inevitable that these mobile cab hailing and scheduling apps will become the norm, but the process to reach there has to be followed, instead of the bluster approach that a brash and heavily funded startup like Uber loves.

Philippines is a popular destination on its own, but associating its beaches and culture with more well-known locations is a means to increasing awareness amidst a global audience.

Being a taxi driver in a city that stakes its reputation on debauchery isn't easy, but the current state of New Orleans' taxi services don't make anyone happy.

Another decision in favor of NYC taxi drivers after a 17 percent fare hike this summer showing the city’s efforts to give drivers a fair shot at lucrative fares each day. Luckily this one doesn’t affect passengers’ wallets.

Uber is definitely persistent but rather than blindly barreling through cities, the startup needs a breather to reassess how it can grow through preparation and collaboration with city officials.

Uber’s haste to be the first to disrupt New York’s taxi scene resulted in its quick dismissal, but it looks to have indeed succeeded in prompting the TLC to adjust regulations in time for Hailo’s arrival.

Uber paved the way for Hailo in Boston when city officials cleared the way for similar apps, but it will need to go it alone in New York City now that Uber has retreated from the market.

When it comes to calling, hailing, riding, or paying for a taxi, D.C. is one of the most nerve-racking places to ride -- anywhere. Fresh from defeat at the hands of New York's pros, it must be refreshing for Uber to deal with its dull-witted foes in D.C.

Social travel planning sites are officially so last year. In their place we now have taxi-related tech startups that promise to make cab hailing so much better.