Metered NYC Taxis Celebrate 109 Years!

Posted by NYCYellowCabTaxi.com on August 16, 2016

We might think of the taxicab as a commonplace occurrence, however the iconic yellow cab hasn’t been around forever. Over 109 years ago, businessman Harry N. Allen invented the metered fare idea after he was hit with a five dollar cost for a quarter mile ride in a horse-drawn carriage.

A passenger hijacked a taxicab for a joyride

Posted by NYCYellowCabTaxi.com on June 23, 2016

A New York cab driver was in for a surprise when a passenger hijacked his taxi for an hour-long joyride through the city that ended in a terrifying airborne crash. The dramatic story began at 7:45am when the cab driver picked up a passenger at the corner of Essex and …

Happy Memorial Day!

Posted by NYCYellowCabTaxi.com on May 30, 2016

Memorial day is a good day to look at an old video of Checkers. This is from the Good Morning America broadcast of July 12, 1994.

NYC to issue new rules so drivers are fully rested

Posted by NYCYellowCabTaxi.com on May 24, 2016

Amid concerns of driver fatigue, the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) has introduced limits on the number of hours a TLC driver can be on the road in a given day or week. This change comes in an attempt to decrease the number of accidents that are …

4 Hurt in a Crash with a Taxi and Food Cart

Posted by NYCYellowCabTaxi.com on May 10, 2016

Police say that at least four people were injured in a horrific crash in Manhattan that involved a taxicab, a Con Edison van, a food cart and several pedestrians. The chain-reaction crash started at Broadway and 62nd Streets when a black Honda SUV struck a taxicab and sent the cab …

Yellow Cab Driver was slashes in the face in Williamsbu...

Posted by NYCYellowCabTaxi.com on March 3, 2016

Three young men were in police custody after a vicious and brutal attack against a friendly taxicab driver in the Williamsburg neighborhood. Around 3:30am, cabbie Mustafa Kadro, 52, picked up the three men and agreed to give the men a free ride after they said they wouldn’t be able to …

Taxi Dave Radio show on the Air!

Posted by NYCYellowCabTaxi.com on February 16, 2016

“Taxi Dave” is a veteran NYC cab driver (as well as his father and grandfather) who hosts a unique taxi-themed talk radio show on Sunday nights at 8pm. While he is formally known as David Pollack to some, his fans know him as the popular radio show host who brings …

NYC Taxi Cab Drivers Sue over Wheelchair Accessibility

Posted by NYCYellowCabTaxi.com on January 9, 2016

After a lawsuit filed by yellow taxi drivers, the plan to increase the wheelchair accessibility of New York City’s taxi fleet by 2020 is now on hold. New rules requiring wheelchair accessible taxicabs within the fleet came about after the city settled a suit that charged it was in violation …

Muslim cabby was fined for not allowing female passenge...

Posted by NYCYellowCabTaxi.com on December 21, 2015

A Muslim New York City taxi driver was hit with a $350 fine after refusing to allow a female passenger to sit in the front seat of his cab. Taxi driver Tamsir Drammeh argued that due to “religious reasons”, he could not allow a woman to sit so close to …

Taxi Driver Kills 88 year old Grandmother

Posted by NYCYellowCabTaxi.com on November 19, 2015

In a heartbreaking tragedy, an 88-year old woman was accidently struck and killed by a taxi driver who was in his 16th hour of his weekend shift. The elderly woman, identified as Luisa Rosario, was on the corner of Columbus Avenue and West 109th Street around 12:40am when she was …

Cab medallion owners sue NYC because Uber ruined the bu...

Posted by NYCYellowCabTaxi.com on November 18, 2015

In order to own a cab in New York, you need a medallion – a metal shield that is literally attached to the vehicle’s hood. There are a fixed number of these medallions issued by The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC). Owning a Taxi Medallion used to …

A Baby girl was born in back seat of a Yellow Cab

Posted by NYCYellowCabTaxi.com on November 18, 2015

It doesn’t just happen in the movies: Sometimes babies really are born in taxis. A beautiful baby girl was born in the backseat of a yellow taxi as the cab arrived at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital in the East Village. The day started just as any other, when Yashira …

NYC Taxi Revenue Sharply Declines in Last 4 Months

Posted by NYCYellowCabTaxi.com on November 18, 2015

Reports from the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission that were released for the July through October 2015 time period confirmed what many were presuming – the revenue a New York City taxi medallion generates continues to decline, which could be bad news for owners of medallions and their …

Citibank Sues Taxi King Gene Freidman over Asset Disput...

Posted by NYCYellowCabTaxi.com on November 13, 2015

Bank claims Gene Freidman transferred $70 million worth of real estate to hide assets from creditors Known as the New York City “Taxi King”, Evgeny (Gene) Freidman has been sued by Citibank N.A., claiming that he hid $70 million in real estate properties from them and other creditors while they …

Greenpoint Brooklyn Car Service

Posted by NYCYellowCabTaxi.com on March 11, 2015

The Best Greenpoint Car Service in New York since 1980. We have hundreds of cabs throughout all parts of Greenpoint, Williamsburg, Fort Greene, Park Slope, Red Hook and all parts of Brooklyn. If you would like to schedule a ride please call 1-800-609-8731

Westchester Taxi and Car Service

Posted by NYCYellowCabTaxi.com on August 11, 2014

Do you need a Westchester Taxi Car Service in New York since 1980. We have hundreds of cabs throughout all parts of Westchester county. If you would like to schedule a ride please call 1-800-609-8731

Car Service to LGA

Posted by NYCYellowCabTaxi.com on July 31, 2011

Do you need taxi or car service to LGA airport? If so Yellow Cab NYC can help you with all your new york transportation needs with our LaGuardia Airport Taxi. We provide a full service NYC taxi experience and we also have the lowest rates in the whole Tri-state area. So whether you …

Scary hack attack (video)

Posted by NYCYellowCabTaxi.com on May 3, 2011

A cursing cabby flung open the back door of his cab in Midtown and lunged at two young female passengers in a desperate bid to avoid taking them to Bedford-Stuyvesant, a disturbing video shows. “Oh, my God!” one of the women screams. “Do not touch us! Do not f – …

Car Service to JFK

Posted by NYCYellowCabTaxi.com on January 8, 2011

Do you need taxi or car service to JFK airport? If so Yellow Cab NYC can help you with all your new york transportation needs. We provide a full service NYC taxi experience and we also have the lowest rates in the whole Tri-state area. So whether you need a …

Peter Schenkman is Joining GNYTA Member – Taxi Cl...

Posted by NYCYellowCabTaxi.com on August 15, 2009

The Greater New York Taxi Association is pleased to announce that Peter Schenkman is joining GNYTA member, Taxi Club Management, Inc., as Logistics Coordinator and has been unanimously appointed as the Senior Executive Advisor of the GNYTA. Mr. Schenkman is leaving his post as Assistant Commissioner for Safety and Emissions …

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S Aldridge: No one came to pick up my elderly mother at queens ny today (9/12/21) I put this reservation in two days ago. She waited for over a half hour to be picked up. She walks with a cane and standing isn't easy for her. She needs to be on the bus by 345pm today to go to a funeral of her sister. She is the last remaining relative alive. Really, you got my money already. I even sent out two voice mails regarding this pickup. You have her number to call just in case you were going to be late. How can you do this to the elderly. Very upset. SEE RESERVATION EMAIL BELOW MyCarService Fri, Sep 10, 12:10 PM (2 days ago)Reservation for - at Sep 12, 2021 01:00 PM queens, new york 11377 Port Authority Bus Terminal, 625 8th Ave, New York, New York 10018, United States This is a SENIOR over 85 years old. Very nervous, and going to a funeral. Must call and wait for her to pick up phone because she walks very very slow. Thank you for your reservation

S Aldridge: No one came to pick up my elderly mother at queens ny today (9/12/21) I put this reservation in two days ago. She waited for over a half hour to be picked up. She walks with a cane and standing isn't easy for her. She needs to be on the bus by 345pm today to go to a funeral of her sister. She is the last remaining relative alive. Really, you got my money already. I even sent out two voice mails regarding this pickup. You have her number to call just in case you were going to be late. How can you do this to the elderly. Very upset. SEE RESERVATION EMAIL BELOW MyCarService Fri, Sep 10, 12:10 PM (2 days ago)Reservation for --- at Sep 12, 2021 01:00 PM queens, new york 11377 Port Authority Bus Terminal, 625 8th Ave, New York, New York 10018, United States This is a SENIOR over 85 years old. Very nervous, and going to a funeral. Must call and wait for her to pick up phone because she walks very very slow. Thank you for your reservation

S Aldridge: No one came to pick up my elderly mother at queens ny today (9/12/21) I put this reservation in two days ago. She waited for over a half hour to be picked up. She walks with a cane and standing isn't easy for her. She needs to be on the bus by 345pm today to go to a funeral of her sister. She is the last remaining relative alive. Really, you got my money already. I even sent out two voice mails regarding this pickup. You have her number to call just in case you were going to be late. How can you do this to the elderly. Very upset. SEE RESERVATION EMAIL BELOW MyCarService Fri, Sep 10, 12:10 PM (2 days ago) to me Reservation for --- at Sep 12, 2021 01:00 PM queens, new york 11377 Port Authority Bus Terminal, 625 8th Ave, New York, New York 10018, United States This is a SENIOR over 85 years old. Very nervous, and going to a funeral. Must call and wait for her to pick up phone because she walks very very slow. Thank you for your reservation

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Robert Galbo: I used curd for a ride from 25 west 37th to Hilton Pearl River. You confusion with the Curb terminal and needing to be paid directly resulted in me leaving blue backpage in you cab. How can I get it ? I live in Phoenix AZ Ride ID: 396032631

Florence Screve Szeles: Please cancel any reservation you may have under my name for 9/9 2:30 PM Best

Aloha: How much to airport from jersey city near riverfront?

Fritzie Pierre Louis: How is A Pay Bills Receipt My Paper Station Taxi A Rides Information ?

Gaurav: I left a bag in a yellow can from JFK to EWR with cab Med#- 6N70. I am at 91-965333-4227

Nam Phan: I want to be driver, what is the cost to rent the car?

Muhammad Rao: I want to buy Medelion please call 646-639-5899

Althea Johnson: I need a van I have 6 suitcases

Adrienne Zernich: Waiting in line for over an hour at LGA airport. It’s not a holiday and there are literally no taxis. You wonder why every calls Uber and Lyft.

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