Taxis

A Chicago taxi company will begin using a dozen Ford Transit Connect vans that run on natural gas instead of gasoline. Other cities are likely to follow. Taxi Medallion Management, which is affiliated with Yellow Cab Chicago, bought the small Ford vans as part of its goal to cut its total...

Taxis may soon become a growth industry in some U.S. cities -- where more transportation options are needed in outlying areas, and where the population is aging. But established cab companies may not be so happy to see the business expand, drivers in Denver have discovered.

Riders, pay carefully! Taxis in New York City quietly changed the payment screen that appears at the end of a ride. Gone is the option for the traditional 15% tip. Now, the lowest tip option offered to riders is for 20%, and absurdly, a 30% is listed as a reasonable choice. Well into the 21st...

Finally, a movie tie-in we can use. CBS Films is offering free taxi rides in Manhattan on Monday, April 19, to promote its new romantic comedy "The Back-up Plan," according to the publicity firm 42West. Passengers will also receive a souvenir. All you have to do is hail a cab in Manhattan that...

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