New Ride-Hailing App Launches For Yellow, Green Taxi Cabs
Taxis in New York City have a new tool to compete with Uber, Lyft and other ride-sharing companies.
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Taxis in New York City have a new tool to compete with Uber, Lyft and other ride-sharing companies.
The Council approved a package of bills that included a one-year moratorium on new licenses for for-hire vehicles.
A vote that would cap the number of ride share cars in the city happens this week, but Uber and Lyft have spent thousands to try to stop it.
Using his horse and buggy, Timothy Hochstedler has opened his own business called "Amish Uber."
The massive growth of for-hire vehicles like Uber and Lyft is blamed for driving traffic congestion up and pushing wages down.
Drivers are being accused of "vomit fraud," as many of the Uber employees allegedly claim their passengers threw up in the car after being picked up from a night of partying.
A fake Uber driver's car service from JFK Airport now have the driver and car owner in costly trouble.
Tempe, Arizona police say records from Hulu show Rafaela Vasquez was streaming "The Voice" moments before the crash.
Dara Khosrowshahi said that the city should put the surcharge into a fund to help taxi owners who bought their medallions at sky-high prices.
An Uber driver in Tennessee didn't react well to being told he was driving the wrong way and allegedly hit his passenger with a baseball bat.
Ride-sharing company Uber is changing its policy on claims of sexual misconduct and will now allow claims of rape or assault in open court.
Hundreds of drivers are protesting proposed legislation requiring people who drive for Uber, Lyft and other app-based services pay a $2,000 annual licensing fee.
The new royal prince isn't the only baby making headlines.
The governor has promised $254 million in operating help for the MTA, which will partially be funded by congestion pricing.
Video of a deadly self-driving vehicle crash in suburban Phoenix shows a pedestrian walking from a darkened area onto a street just moments before an Uber SUV strikes her.
The video released Wednesday shows 49-year-old Elaine Herzberg walking onto the roadway from a darkened area and stopping the moment before she was struck.
Elaine Herzberg, 49, was crossing a street in Tempe Sunday night when the sports utility vehicle hit her.
After winning a lawsuit against the City of New York, Vugo will soon be allowed to run videos, games, weather and more on tablets.
Uber began testing the service last summer. More than 100 health care providers have signed up including hospitals, clinics and physical therapy centers.
People who use Uber, Lyft and other popular ride-sharing services could soon find themselves stuck without a ride in Suffolk County, as local lawmakers fight for a share of the tax revenue.
A judge gave the green light Thursday to a Minnesota company that wants to put advertising in vehicles driven for companies like Uber and Lyft in New York City.
An Uber driver has been accused of exposing himself to one of his passengers on Long Island.
Hackers have stolen personal data from 57 million Uber customers and drivers, the ridesharing app said Tuesday.
Investigators tracing the steps of the New York terror suspect say he worked as an Uber driver for the past six months.
Uber confirmed late Tuesday night that Sayfullo Habibullaevic Saipov, the suspect in a terror attack on the West Side bike path, was a driver with the app-based ridesharing service.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
A Newark Police sergeant in an unmarked SUV was following a driver who then fatally struck a teenage pedestrian, officials say.
A judge sided with Madison Square Garden in its lengthy legal battle with Charles Oakley on Friday.
Francisco Lindor's RBI single capped a ninth-inning rally, lifting the New York Mets to a 5-4 victory over the Washington Nationals on Saturday.
The Elizabeth Street Garden in Lower Manhattan isn't going anywhere, and the community that fought to keep it is now celebrating.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
A judge sided with Madison Square Garden in its lengthy legal battle with Charles Oakley on Friday.
The Elizabeth Street Garden in Lower Manhattan isn't going anywhere, and the community that fought to keep it is now celebrating.
Members of a Midtown Manhattan synagogue returned for weekend services Saturday after they were disrupted Friday night by a Bronx man who police arrested on hate crime charges.
It's the final weekend for New Yorkers in Manhattan to enjoy a car-free Saturday for New York City Summer Streets.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
A Newark Police sergeant in an unmarked SUV was following a driver who then fatally struck a teenage pedestrian, officials say.
A man has been arrested in connection with a boating crash that killed two kids off the coast of Ocean County, New Jersey.
A New Jersey man is the 46th person to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in a wheelchair.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
The third annual Black Wall Street Festival was held Saturday afternoon in Hempstead.
A new Long Island business owned by former reality TV star Bethenny Frankel was issued a stop work order hours after its grand opening Thursday.
Old Westbury Police responded to a report of a loose horse along the LIE service road Friday afternoon.
A deadly double shooting inside a Long Island home has been ruled a murder-suicide.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
President Trump headed to Long Island Friday to campaign with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, whom he has endorsed for governor of New York.
The USS George Washington aircraft carrier departed Vietnam last week and is headed to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, according to a U.S. official.
Israel is being condemned by Lebanese leaders for strikes in the south that killed at least 11 people, including children, according to the health ministry.
The Kennedy Center's board of trustees voted to add President Trump's name to the facade of the performing arts center, more than two months after a judge ordered its removal, according to a Democrat who sits on the center's board.
Tehran has asserted that the Strait of Hormuz is "under Iran's control and management" after President Trump said the U.S. might "keep it."
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday.
New Yorkers who buy their own health insurance could pay more as insurers file requests with the State Department of Financial Services to increase premiums.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
The lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York City was announced Thursday.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
A judge sided with Madison Square Garden in its lengthy legal battle with Charles Oakley on Friday.
Francisco Lindor's RBI single capped a ninth-inning rally, lifting the New York Mets to a 5-4 victory over the Washington Nationals on Saturday.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 4-1 on Saturday for their 13th win in 19 games.
The Vikings beat the Giants 13-10 in each team's preseason opener on Saturday.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 3-1 on Friday night.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
CBS News New York's Craig Allen has your First Alert Forecast for August 15 at 6 p.m.
A family on a Jersey Shore vacation discovered a megalodon tooth.
The third annual Black Wall Street Festival was held Saturday afternoon in Hempstead.
Iran is still insisting this weekend it's the rightful owner and ruler of the Strait of Hormuz. This comes amid new strikes in the strait and ongoing concerns about the USS Lincoln's long deployment in the region. Aaron Navarro reports.
A federal judge has sided with Madison Square Garden in its years-long legal battle with former Knicks star Charles Oakley.
