taxis
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The ‘Taxi Of Tomorrow’ Is Finally The Official Cab For New York City
Against all odds, the Nissan NV-200 will rule the streets of New York. As of today, the vast majority of cab drivers must buy the so-called Taxi of Tomorrow when they retire their old yellow cabs.
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Self-Driving ‘Taxibots’ Could Eliminate 9 Out Of Every 10 Cars
Just as Uber emerged as an alternative to public taxis, automated vehicles could represent the next wave of urban transportation. A new study shows how shared self-driving cars could not only improve city streets but also the cities themselves.
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Taxi Software Makes $5.2 Million In Extra Tips Per Year
Taxi drivers already have to contend with a lot of crap. Drunk passengers, angry passengers, passengers who insist on eating tuna casserole in the backseat, Uber, criminals… the list goes on. Add this to the list of grievances: Some cab drivers are making more money for doing the same job as others in NYC, even…
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How A Portuguese City Turned Its Buses And Taxis Into Wi-Fi Hotspots
In Porto, Portugal, picking up a free Wi-Fi signal is as simple as hopping into a bus or taxi. The city recently launched a Wi-Fi program that serves 70,000 people a month by offering free internet connections in more than 600 buses and taxis.