Skip to Content
Streetsblog New York City home
Streetsblog New York City home
Log In

The American Planning Association New York Metro Chapter's Transportation Committee presents ...

Taxi Technology

A talk by Gary Roth of the New York City Taxi & Limousine Commission

By the end of the year, all of NYC's 13,000 yellow cabs must accept credit cards and also contain a GPS unit. In order to ensure that the technology is consistent across the fleet, the TLC signed a contract with four vendors to supply the necessary equipment and services. After installation, unprecedented information will be harvested from this $1.8-billion industry, serving about 240 million passengers a year.

Stay in touch

Sign up for our free newsletter

More from Streetsblog New York City

Wednesday’s Headlines: 2nd-Most Important Job Edition

When will Mayor-Elect Mamdani name a DOT commissioner? Plus other news.

December 31, 2025

The Year in Mamdani: The Incoming Mayor Was on the Streetsblog Beat in 2025

These are the transportation policy highlights of Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's improbable 2025 run for City Hall.

December 31, 2025

Danger Ahead: City To Let Car Drivers Reoccupy Forest Park Next Week

Freedom Drive will no longer be free from drivers.

December 30, 2025

Streetsies 2025: The Losers of the Year

If you want to talk about losers, this year had 'em in bunches. Hate-vote for your favorite!

December 30, 2025

Tuesday’s Headlines: Going in Style Edition

Kudos to an old nemesis ... and other news.

December 30, 2025

Exclusive: Mamdani Pick for Top Diversity Official Is a Recidivist Bus Lane Blocker

Michael Garner, a former MTA official, has been caught blocking bus lanes or bus stops six times this year alone, city records show.

December 29, 2025
See all posts