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

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

By John Bonazzo
Another day, another Uber crime.

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

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
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