Thursday, April 30, 2009 |
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NY Times blog: Taxi drivers protested a proposed dollar-per-ride that is part of the State Senate plan to fund transit, road projects. See the story. Labels: State Senate, Taxi Workers Alliance |
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Thursday, February 7, 2008 |
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AP story Undercover inspectors are finding cabbies largely play by New York City's rules when it comes to cell phones. Inspectors and police officers have taken more than 1,200 rides disguised as everyday passengers since "Operation: Secret Rider" began Jan. 23. Taxi & Limousine Commission officials said Wednesday that fewer than 100 summonses for cell-phone use have been issued so far. TLC Chairman Matthew Daus says that's encouraging, but the initiative will continue. The undercover agents look for drivers talking on cell phones while the cab is moving, refusing to accept credit cards or otherwise violating regulations. Representatives of the Taxi Workers Alliance, an advocacy group, call the program sneaky and disrespectful to drivers. Labels: Cell phones, Taxi Workers Alliance, TLC |
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