Uber To Feature NYC Taxi Cabs , in Its App Under New Deal.
Uber To Feature NYC Taxi Cabs , in Its App Under New Deal.
'The Wall Street Journal'
reports that the agreement, .
which will allow approximately
14,000 NY taxis to receive ride requests from
Uber customers, will go into effect later this spring. .
The deal comes as Uber and the taxi industry have been at war for years in the city.
The deal comes as Uber and the taxi industry have been at war for years in the city.
As more people turned to Uber, the taxi industry suffered to the point that close to a thousand drivers have filed for bankruptcy.
'The New York Times' reports at least
six drivers have committed suicide because
of debt and their inability to make a living.
Taxis that are connected to smartphone apps Curb or Arro will be available for riders to book under the new agreement.
The fares will cost as much as an Uber X trip.
Ron Sherman, chair of Creative Mobile Technologies (CMT), one of the city's licensed technology providers, said "New York City is back!".
As businesses bring their employees back, as tourists flock to New York City again and as New Yorkers start going out and replenishing our local economy after a devastating pandemic, yellow taxis and Uber are bringing the best our industries have to offer to help this city get back on its feet, Ron Sherman, chair of Creative Mobile Technologies, via The Verge.
Amos Tamam, CEO of Curb,
also issued a statement.
Our partnership with Uber is a natural step forward in the expansion of ground mobility and, as a driver-first company, we will remain committed to our taxi drivers and fleets as we work with Uber to generate enhanced stability and financial wellness for members
of the taxi industry, Amos Tamam, CEO of Curb, via The Verge.
The Verge reports that Uber, which has partnered with taxis around the globe, intends to eventually include every taxi in the world as part of its app