The Long Demise of the Stretch Limousine Once a symbol of affluence, the stretch limo has largely fallen out of favor as the rise of Uber and Lyft, the Great Recession and new regulations hastened a shift to chauffeured vans and S.U.V.s.
Uber Drivers Say They Are Struggling: ‘This Is Not Sustainable’ Their raise request was denied, while fees and car payments are cutting into their earnings. New data suggests they make less than cabbies.
New NYC Congestion Pricing Tolls May Lower Demand For Yellow Cabs The tolling program could push up fares and shrink taxi demand, the M.T.A. says. Cabdrivers are also seeking their own fare hike of up to 23 percent.
Uber Partners With Yellow Taxi Companies in N.Y.C. The ride-hailing giant is partnering with two taxi technology companies in New York City.