Another death-rattle for the cab industry. (via New York Times)
‘Suicide Surcharge’ or Crucial Fee to Fix the Subway? Taxi Drivers Brace for Battle Over $2.50 Charge
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Wait, so taxis are getting a 2.50 fee, and Ubers a 2.75 fee. I mean, it's pretty egalitarian is it not? I don't see how this puts taxis at a disadvantage. I guess they are trying to lobby for being exempt from it.
Yeah I think they're basically saying "why are you punishing us for a problem that Uber created". Kind of makes sense...
Traffic in NYC has definitely gotten considerably worse since Uber took off. No question about it. I have wondered whether a congenstion charge like London has could ever work in a US city, and I think it would be tough. So maybe this is the answer, to just surcharge rideshares instead. Should taxis be included? I don't know. That's a tough one. I think they have reason to complain about it but I doubt it will make any difference.
I think this is a little different than a congestion charge. I mean, if anything, higher prices will encourage MORE people to drive into the city on their own, not less. I doubt it will keep any Uber drivers or taxis off the road. Overall I doubt it will help with congestion much. Seems like just a way to raise money, which is not necessarily a bad thing if it at least helps make public transportation better...
This is a pretty solid argument:
When they put it like that it does seem pretty unfair. That taxi industry is really hamstrung in places like this.
Amazing that taxis are still cheaper than Uber in NYC. What an unusual place.
Is this literally the only place in the US where taxis are still cheaper? Good ol' NYC
And more convenient if we're being honest. You can hail a cab in like 2 seconds in most of Manhattan. Uber is convenient, but not that convenient.
The MTA has been cooking the books for years and is terribly mismanaged. the best thing to do is to privatize the buses as a start but of course they won't allow that because they'll be less under the table $$$$ to go around. Surcharge this !!!
I can't read the article. Can someone please summarize it for me?