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Steep fines for NYC hacks who refuse to take passengers where they want to go

NYC taxi drivers | February 24, 2011 Howard PortnoyFebruary 24, 2011
New York City cabbies who refuse to take passengers to the airport or other faraway destinations are about to face increased penalties for their...
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TLC seeks feedback on outer borough taxi plan

TLC | February 9, 2011 Michael A. HarrisFebruary 09, 2011
The city's Taxi and Limousine Commission wants your help to design a system for allowing livery vehicles to legally pick up street hails in the...
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Disabled sue city over lack of wheelchair accessible taxis

January 13, 2011 accessible taxi | January 13, 2011 Michael A. Harris
A group of disability rights advocates today filed a federal class action lawsuit against the Taxi and Limousine Commission, asserting that the...
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Disability community outraged over Taxi of Tomorrow selections

November 15, 2010 Taxi of Tomorrow | November 15, 2010 Michael A. Harris
The city’s Taxi of Tomorrow announcement largely ignores the transportation needs of people who use wheelchairs, disability advocates said...
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Taxi of Tomorrow finalists unveiled -- now the city wants to hear from you

November 15, 2010 Taxi | November 15, 2010 Michael A. Harris
The city's Taxi and Limousine Commission today announced three finalists in the competition to build a purpose-built taxicab that would...
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Taxi of Tomorrow one step closer to reality

Michael A. HarrisNovember 15, 2010 TLC | November 15, 2010
The taxi of tomorrow will come step closer to arriving today…New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg will join Taxi and Limousine...
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Taxi Chief: Almost half of all NYC cab drivers overcharged passengers -- agency strikes back

May 24, 2010 | May 24, 2010 Michael A. Harris
Related articles Council taxi scandal inquiry leaves more questions than answers Taxi chief says scam may not have been as widespread as originally...
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TLC reminds passengers that taxi drivers are required to use E-Z Pass

Michael A. HarrisApril 27, 2010 | April 27, 2010
The city's taxi chief is warning passengers that cab drivers are required to use E-Z Pass lanes as opposed to more expensive cash lanes when...
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Council taxi scandal inquiry leaves more questions than answers

| April 7, 2010 Michael A. HarrisApril 07, 2010
Former TLC Chairman Matthew Daus (L) and TLC Chairman David Yassky testify before the City Council (Michael A. Harris/Examiner) Related articles...
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EXCLUSIVE: NYC Taxi chief discusses his legacy (Part 1)

| March 15, 2010 Michael A. HarrisMarch 15, 2010
TLC Chairman Matthew Daus (Michael A. Harris/Examiner) Related articles Bloomberg appoints David Yassky as new taxi chief Taxi chief steps down...
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