Tag Archives: Taxicabs and Taxicab Drivers

The New York Times 1:00 pm on April 22, 2021
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$10,000 Flute Left in Cab Nine Years Ago Is Finally Returned

Heidi Slyker, a Boston area musician, said the disappearance had consequences beyond the mere loss of property.

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The New York Times 1:40 am on April 11, 2021
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A Rough Ride for N.Y.C. Cabbies

“This business will never be good again,” said one New York City taxi driver struggling to pay off his medallion debt, which was made worse by the pandemic.

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The New York Times 10:22 pm on March 9, 2021
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New York to Spend $65 Million to Rescue Cab Drivers. Is It Enough?

The city will use part of the money it expects to receive in the federal stimulus package to aid drivers who fell victim to exploitative loans.

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The New York Times 10:00 am on January 16, 2021
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How to (Literally) Drive the Coronavirus Away

What’s the transmission risk inside a car? An airflow study offers some insight for passengers and drivers alike.

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The New York Times 10:23 am on December 14, 2020
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Autonomous Vehicles Take Another Big Leap

The Amazon-owned Zoox is unveiling an electric self-driving vehicle. But are we ready for driverless cars?

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The New York Times 10:00 am on December 3, 2020
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‘Field of Broken Dreams’: London’s Growing Taxi Graveyards

Confronted with deserted streets during the pandemic, drivers are turning in their rented black cabs by the hundreds.

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The New York Times 10:30 am on November 13, 2020
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Is This the Worst It’s Ever Been for N.Y.C. Cabbies?

Since the worst days of the pandemic, the parts of city life the taxi industry relies on the most have yet to bounce back.

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The New York Times 10:00 am on November 12, 2020
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Pandemic Pushes N.Y.C. Cabbies to the Brink: ‘I Can’t Hold On’

While some businesses have adapted to virus restrictions, the yellow cab industry is especially suffering.

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The New York Times 11:23 am on September 22, 2020
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Chinese City of Lanzhou Orders Taxi Drivers to Remove Tattoos

Officials in Lanzhou said tattooed drivers could “cause distress” to passengers. The order has revived a debate over stigmatized body art.

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The New York Times 9:00 am on September 4, 2020
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Uber Is Hurting Drivers Like Me in Its Legal Fight in California

We’re in limbo as the ride-hailing company spends millions fighting a new state law.

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The New York Times 9:12 am on August 20, 2020
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What Antibody Test Results Show Us

The data from 1.5 million tests confirms how deeply the coronavirus affected lower-income communities.

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The New York Times 9:46 am on August 18, 2020
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Uber and Lyft Consider Franchise-Like Model in California

Under pressure to classify their freelance drivers as full-time employees, the ride-hailing companies are discussing another option.

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The New York Times 2:36 pm on May 27, 2020
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Thinking About Flying? Here’s What You Need to Know Now

Airplane travel is inching back, but staying safe remains a concern. Here’s how to think about approaching a trip.

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The New York Times 9:55 pm on April 9, 2020
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‘A Tragedy Is Unfolding’: Inside New York’s Virus Epicenter

In a city ravaged by an epidemic, few places have been as hard hit as central Queens.

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The New York Times 9:00 am on March 25, 2020
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Coronavirus Decimates N.Y.C. Taxi Industry: ‘The Worst It’s Ever Been’

Drivers have contended with Uber and inflated medallion prices. Now the pandemic has caused rides to plummet by two-thirds or more.

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