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The History
The Black Cabs' history goes back to the time of horse-drawn cabs which were called Hackney Cabs. (…)
Taxi-London.Net
The History
The Black Cabs' history goes back to the time of horse-drawn cabs which were called Hackney Cabs. (…)

Geely aims to electrify black cabs
Geely, the Chinese automaker that co-owns the company that produces black London taxis, has met UK government officials about bringing electric-powered cabs to the UK capital. (…)

Trial program will let L.A.'s taxis operate more like N.Y.'s
Six-month trial will allow cabbies to pick up and drop off fares in certain areas that have been off limits to them. (…)
Nissan, GM, Ford Commit Hybrids to NYC Taxi Fleet
New York City will add 300 hybrids to its yellow taxi fleet each month, as a result of a new deal with three automanufacturers.
Mayor Michael R. (…)

Tired of Rising Gas and Falling Profits, Cabdrivers Seek a Fuel Surcharge on Fares
Complaining that soaring gasoline prices have made it barely possible for them to scrape by, 17 cabdrivers held a rally on Monday afternoon outside the Lower Manhattan headquarters of the city’s Taxi and Limousine Commission, demanding that the panel impose a fuel surcharge on fares. (…)
It’s Paradise in a Pit Stop for Cabbies in Queens, and They Fix the Cars, Too
In a corner of Long Island City known for beat-up auto repair shops and street-side chicken vendors, the newly renovated building that is home to Queens Medallion Brokerage looms like a checkered-yellow palace. (…)

Expedite the application for new taxi firm
The Public Utilities Commission could truly serve the interests of taxi riders during and after the Democratic National Convention by placing the application from Union Taxi Cooperative in the express lane to approval. (…)
New York Cabbies Struggle as Fuel Costs Hack Pay
Tired of pumping his cash right back into his gas tank, New York City taxi driver Mohammed Kalair says he is considering quitting his job and going back to his native Pakistan. (…)

What's Yellow, Has Four Wheels and Can Kiss My Ass?
The Answer is a New York City Cab.
Inspired by our "I F-ing Hate…" contest, Demosthenes submitted his rant about how much he hates New York City Cab drivers. (…)
These Singles Just Wanted a Taxi
If the traffic light at 39th and Second Ave. (…)

Newark taxis on the road to an upgrade
Paying for a cab fare in Newark with plastic will soon become a possibility under a plan to bring the city's 1,200 yellow and livery cabs into the 21st century. (…)
Verifone adds video content to NYC taxi payment terminals
Verifone Transportation Systems adds new programming, including People.com, to the content available on the interactive mobile information screens within its payment and information system in New York City taxis. (…)
HYBRID-CAB DEADLINE HAS FLEETS FUMING
The greening of yellow taxis has many fleet owners seeing red - for fear of not being able to meet City Hall's Oct. 1 deadline for registering only hybrid cars as cabs. (…)

Taxi School - Become A Taxi Driver
Attending a taxi school will be necessary if you live in or near New York City and want to become a taxi driver to earn a dependable living. (…)

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Bronx girl at play struck by cabbie
Fire hydrant on Sherman Ave. in the Bronx, where M’Mah Bangoura, 6 (below), was hit by a cab as she tried to cool off. (…)

New Taxi Service Debuts In Downtown Hagerstown, Promises A Fun Ride
HAGERSTOWN, MD - Hagerstown now has a fleet of taxis, and they don't just give you a ride. They also entertain. (…)
NYC cupid cabbie makes matches on the go
When you get in Ahmed Ibrahim’s yellow cab in New York, there are no flashing lights, bursts of music and an ebullient driver announcing, “You’re in the Cash Cab!” But you just might find yourself with a prize worth more than a handful of Ben Franklins. (…)

Hero cabbie gets posthumous degree
A man once dubbed the city's most honest cabbie earned another deserved honor on Thursday: his nursing degree. (…)

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