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Gene Freidman, CEO of Taxi Club Management, the largest privately held taxi company in the US has just filed for bankruptcy on 22 of his companies.
Jun 8

New York Attorney General Indicts Top de Blasio Ally and Donor on Tax Charges

“No one is above the law, and my office will use every tool available to hold accountable those who cheat the system.”
By Will Bredderman
Taxi drivers demonstrate outside the chamber of deputies in the neighborhood of Se, Sao Paulo, Brazil, on September 9, 2015, against the use of the Uber application in the country. The demonstration was called by the Brazilian association of taxi unions. AFP PHOTO / Miguel SCHINCARIOL (Photo credit should read Miguel Schincariol/AFP/Getty Images)
Sep 11

Uber Meets Taxis’ Immovable Object: Market Equilibrium

Why, after three years operating in New York, with 100% market awareness, are so few cars in service during peak hours?
By Lawrence Meyers
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 08: St. Patrick's Cathedral, the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York, is viewed on September 8, 2015 in New York City. Just in time for the arrival of Pope Francis later this month to hold mass at the church, a three-year restoration project at St. Patrick's is largely completed. The project at one of America's most popular churches cleaned the exterior of the church, repaired panels and stained glass windows and restored the large bronze doors at the Fifth Avenue entrance. St. Patrick's held its first Mass in 1879. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Sep 10

Afternoon Bulletin: St. Patrick’s Shows Off Renovations, Homeless Hashtag and More

A judge in Queens has ruled that yellow cabs have no option but to compete with Uber and other private ride companies.
By Grace Guarnieri
Aug 28

Taxi King Gene Freidman Appears Concussed in Bloomberg Video

By Mark Rykken Jr.
Activist Bertha Lewis knocks Uber during a rally outside City Hall today. (Photo: Jillian Jorgensen/New York Observer)
Jul 22

As Uber Battle Continues, Foes Seek to Paint E-Hail App as Manhattan-Centric

By Jillian Jorgensen
The Uber app. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)
Jul 20

Uber Challenges Bill de Blasio to a Live-Streamed Debate

By Jillian Jorgensen
Medallion attached on the hood of a taxicab
Jul 10

City Criticized for Allegedly Stalling Taxi Lawsuit

By Elizabeth Gurdus
The Uber app. (Photo: Dominguez/Getty Images)
May 7

The Taxi Industry Is in Total Collapse

By Ken Kurson
Ydanis Rodriguez, the chair of New York City Council Transportation Committee, addresses the crowd of bankers and medallion owners. He has been a loyal ally of the traditional taxi business.
Apr 23

First Look: Inside Gene Freidman’s Super Secret Taxi Bailout Meeting

By Ken Kurson
Gene Freidman, CEO of Taxi Club Management, the largest privately held taxi company in the US has just filed for bankruptcy on 22 of his companies.
Apr 22

Attorney General to Smack Taxi Mogul Gene Freidman with Lawsuit Tomorrow: Sources

By Ken Kurson
Aug 19

Yellow Cab Medallion Owner Hit With $1.6 Million TLC Fine Has a Police Record Including Public Nudity

By Polly Mosendz
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