taxi

Toledo offers students taxi debit cards

January 11, 2011

Students at the University of Toledo (OH) can purchase a transportation debit card online to use for taxi fares.

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London cabs to test contactless payment

December 9, 2010

Eighty London (UK) cabs will test a contactless payment system that allows passengers to pay fares up to £15 by tapping a reader with their Visa card.

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Five transit apps that can get you a date

November 12, 2010

Everyone knows that transit apps can tell you if your bus is late. But AltTransport has a very short list of apps that can help you connect with fellow passengers.

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Chicago urged to track taxis with GPS

October 11, 2010

The Chicago Office of the Inspector General issued a report recommending an integrated GPS system for the city’s 6,726 licensed taxis to safeguard drivers and passengers, to support accident investigations, and to help locate lost property.

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New York taxis fight hybrid rules

July 28, 2010

A federal appeals court rejected New York City’s efforts to force city taxi owners to switch to hybrid vehicles.

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Boston taxi owners sue city over credit card rules

July 6, 2010

The Boston Taxi Owners Association is suing the City of Boston over a rule that says taxi drivers cannot operate when the mandatory on-board credit card machine is not working.

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CTA to test farecard targeting conventioneers

June 4, 2010

The Chicago Transit Authority (IL) will test a new fare card targeting convention-goers visiting the city.

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Looking for the taxi of tomorrow

June 3, 2010

The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission is looking for a taxi of tomorrow — specs call for an iconic design that incorporates sustainability, accessibility, driver comfort, and a superior passenger experience.

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Smile! Chicago taxis install security cameras

April 26, 2010

To help fight crimes against taxi drivers, cameras will be installed in Chicago (IL) taxis to snap photos of passengers.

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Back-seat drivers

April 12, 2010

The new New York City Taxi and Limousine Commissioner wants passengers to use the touchscreen in the back seat to provide feedback on their trip.

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