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Taxi and Limousine Commission - New York, NY - Jul 12, 2012 (credit: Rich Lamb / WCBS 880)

Taxi And Limousine Commission Approves Fare Increases, Health Care For Drivers

The Taxi and Limousine Commission voted Thursday to approve a proposed fare increase. The vote was approved 6-2, with one abstention.

2012/07/12

New York City Taxis (file / credit: Chris Hondros/Getty Images)

NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission To Vote On Fare Hike, Lease Freeze

New Yorkers may soon pay a little more for taking a cab: The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission held a public hearing on Monday to discuss a proposal that includes a possible increase in taxi fares.

2012/07/11

Taxi Cabs line up for fares outside the Port Authority Bus Terminal (credit: DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images)

Get Ready NYC, Taxi Fare Hike Looks Like It’s Going To Happen

Seventeen percent — that’s how much more your next cab ride could cost you. People for and against a proposed taxi fare hike faced off Monday at the final public hearing on the issue.

2012/07/09

Credit: Google Street View

Maryland Man Struck, Killed By Cab In Hudson Square

A Maryland man was killed by a taxi in Hudson Square on Sunday morning, according to authorities.

2012/04/29

(credit:  Hair & Spa Party 24 Hours)

Cab Crashes Through Murray Hill Nail Salon, 3 Hurt

A cab went out of control and crashed into a nail salon on Park Avenue South and East 30th Street.

2011/12/21

New York City Taxi Television. (credit: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

‘NYC Channel’ Comes To City Taxis; Option Survey Solicits Passenger Feedback

The city says the programming on the channel will serve as a video guide to the Big Apple for tourists and New Yorkers alike.

2011/10/25

New York City Taxi (file / credit: Chris Hondros/Getty Images)

Taxi And Limousine Commission Considers Change To Cab Roof Lights

Two lights are on the roof of every yellow taxi in the Big Apple. Some passengers, especially visitors, have complained about this set-up, and repeatedly try to hail unavailable cabs.

2011/10/12

Cab Hits Boy In Morningside Heights (credit: CBS 2)

Good Samaritans Lift Car Off Boy Struck By Cab In Morningside Heights

Good Samaritans are being credited with helping to save a boy’s life after he was hit by a taxi while crossing La Salle Street in Morningside Heights on Wednesday.

2011/07/07

Missing Irish Dance Dress (credit: 1010 WINS)

Family Hopes To Find 12-Year-Old’s Custom Dance Dress

Elle McGinnity was in town March 26 and 27 for an Irish dance competition, but in the confusion of checking out of the Millenium Hotel and rushing to Penn Station to catch a train back to Rochester, her dress was left behind.

2011/04/23

Supreme Court Won’t Hear Appeal Over NYC Taxi Rule

The Supreme Court won’t let New York City force taxi operators to go green.

2011/02/28

City Taxi Drivers Subject To New Dress Code

If you come across a shabby cabbie, that driver could soon be facing a fine for his or her fashion faux pas.

2010/11/26

Photo: CBS 2

Taxi Crashes Into Baby Clothing Store In NYC

A baby boutique on the Upper East Side was severely damaged by a yellow taxi cab.

2010/08/15

Photo/Steve Sandberg

No Criminal Charges Filed In Bronx Crash

There have been no criminal charges filed in Tuesday’s deadly accident involving a livery cab in the Bronx.

2010/08/11

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