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taxi and limousine commission

Are New York City’s Yellow Cabs About to Become More Like Uber?

A new pilot program could change the way New Yorkers use taxis.
By Madina Toure
A recent incident in which a cab driver attacked a woman in broad daylight shows Uber drivers have not cornered the market on controversy.

New York City Taxicabs Can Be as Dangerous as Ubers

A woman was assaulted by a cab driver yesterday in broad daylight. This is her story.
By John Bonazzo
Another day, another Uber crime.

Bill de Blasio’s Quest to Cap Uber Ends With a Whimper

Mayor Bill de Blasio's office today released a study saying that while traffic is getting worse, it isn't the fault of taxi apps after all.
By Jillian Jorgensen and Will Bredderman
Melissa Jane Kronfeld said she will continue to take yellow cabs because her Uber experiences have been even worse.

Afternoon Bulletin: Cuomo Calls for Statewide Regulation of Uber and More

By Grace Guarnieri
New York City taxis are a touch away on your phone

Yellow Cabs Now Have Their Own Ride-Hailing App

By Lisa Brown
Protesters from the Taxis for All Campaign gather outside Uber's office (Photo: Will Bredderman/New York Observer).

Disabled Advocates Rip Uber Over Lack of Accessibility

By Will Bredderman
Mayor De Blasio delivers his State of The City speech on Tuesday. (Andrew Burton/Getty)

De Blasio Won’t Debate Uber Execs Over Car Cap Plan

By Will Bredderman
Lyft's glowstache

TLC Updates Rule Proposal for FHVs, Vote Expected Next Week

By Giulia Olsson
This Uber car, presumably an UberXL, lets you know to watch where you put your fucking hands, because you could end dead. (Photo: New York Observer)

This Uber Driver Wants You to Know That He Has a Gun

By Jack Smith IV

The TLC Meeting That Ended In Screams

By Polly Mosendz

Schneiderman Issues Cease and Desist 24 Hours Before Lyft's NYC Launch

By Polly Mosendz

Snake Byte: Taxi Driver Under Fire for Snakes in a Cab Prank

By John Bonazzo

Cab Fight! New York City Vendor Sued for Breach of Taxi Technology Agreement

By Nitasha Tiku

Mayor Bloomberg on Taxi Apps: ‘There Is a Group of Cab Owners That Are Opposed to Anything’

By Nitasha Tiku

After Fears That TLC Would Kill Taxi Apps, E-Hailing Gets a Pilot Program

By Nitasha Tiku

Q&A With TLC Chairman David Yassky About Tomorrow’s Big Vote on Smartphone Apps for Taxis

By Nitasha Tiku

Uber Sued for Unlawful Business Practices in San Francisco

By Patrick Clark

Uber Sued for Consumer Fraud and Unlawful Practices by Chicago Taxi and Limo Companies

By Nitasha Tiku

Uber Sued for Consumer Fraud and Unlawful Practices by Chicago Taxi and Limo Companies

By Nitasha Tiku
(Photo: Kickstarter)

While Talks with the TLC Stall Out, Uber Partners With HBO to Give New Yorkers a Free Ride in a Vintage Whip

By Nitasha Tiku

Taxi & Limousine Commission Tells Uber It Can’t Legally Operate a Taxi App In NYC, Uber CEO Disagrees

By Nitasha Tiku

Uber Wants Its Yellow Cab App to Cost Riders the Meter Plus a 20 Percent Tip

By Nitasha Tiku

Uber Is Offering a Free Taxi Ride to Every New Yorker to Promote Its Yellow Cab App

By Nitasha Tiku

Uber Is Close to Launching a Taxi App to Hail and Pay for Yellow Cabs in New York City

By Nitasha Tiku
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