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NYC Taxi (file/credit: Chris Hondros/Getty Images)

Yellow Cab Owners Fight Back Over Lawsuit Against ‘Virtual Hail’ Apps

Two groups representing livery cab drivers filed suit earlier this month arguing that the virtual hail apps violate a law that prevents yellow cab drivers from setting up prearranged rides with passengers.

2013/02/27

The Nissan NV200, New York's Taxi of Tomorrow. (credit: Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images)

New Logo To Get Rid Of ‘Taxi’ From NYC’s Yellow Cabs

A symbol of a bold yellow capital “T” inside a black circle will be featured on all cabs. It is a larger version of a symbol first introduced five years ago.

2012/08/23

A packed house in Brooklyn for a hearing on proposed livery cab street hail service (credit: Rich Lamb/ WCBS 880)

Taxi Commission Approves Livery ‘Street Hail’ Plan

Now, 18,000 livery drivers will be able to buy permits allowing them to pick up fares in upper Manhattan and the outer boroughs.

2012/04/19

‘Taxi Summit’ Ends With No Deal On Livery Cab Street Hails

Participants in the 2-hour meeting said a deal got close, but failed to produce an agreement to allow livery drivers to legally pick up street hails.

2011/11/04

Yellow Cabbies Protest Against ‘Billionaire Bully’ Bloomberg’s Livery Cab Plan

About 100 cabbies gathered at City Hall Park today to let Bloomberg know of their feelings regarding legislation that passed in Albany that would allow 30,000 street pickup permits to for-hire vehicles for $1,500 each.

2011/07/26

NY State Senate Passes Legislation Allowing Livery Cabs To Pick Up Street Hails

Legislation passed Friday night by the Senate is backed by Mayor Michael Bloomberg and already passed the state Assembly.

2011/06/24

NYC Cabbie Charged After Allegedly Hitting Passengers

Four men hailed the cab on Manhattan’s West Side, asking to be taken to the Bronx. They said the cabbie, Mohammed Azam, refused and suggested they all go to a nearby police precinct instead.

2011/03/07

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