News from the front

[Citytaxistreets]

Things are positive, business has held even thru the fiasco with the rate increase , which portends possible better times ahead
Owner drivers are so welcome , they are the life or death of the industry.
Lease drivers are appreciated, they can do just as good as owners.
Cabs are a roller coaster, i believe were on our way up.
We got the ball!

[Yello]

 

[Citytaxistreets]

cab trunks in the up open position and drivers out of cab leaning on fender, passengers come out of hotels looking for a fast ride to the airport they'll decide on you rather than Uber

[Yello]

Smart move!

[Citytaxistreets]

Uber/Lyft both cheaper right now,  taxis are almost empty , instant gratification,  uber lowers it price by algorithm that immediately take fares away from yellows, our competition is a computer

[Yello]

Picked-up a young man in Williamsburg last Saturday at 5:30a.m., took him to the city. He was so happy the fare was only $35.00 that he asked me if  he could take a picture of the meter to send it to all his friends. Turns out Uber was charging $60.00 to take him home. He told me, I'm telling all my friends to ride yellow from now on.

[Citytaxistreets]

 for the last few days Uber has been as much as 33% more than taxis for the same ride

[taxiwerker]

      

Bet the Drivers ARE Still Complaining.........

[Citytaxistreets]

streets are looking smart for cabs, prices have a 25-40% spread on average between cabs and UBER , for about a week , even on Sunday morning , if this holds its what we want . people will get fed up with paying so much just for a Uber ride

[Yello]

I met a taxi driver yesterday who just started driving 1 week ago. I wished him luck.

[Citytaxistreets]

great , input is really needed by those who are knowledgeable out here, theres a momentum recently in cabs favor , lets see if we can get a touchdown!!!

taxi learned ones should talk talk talk to street people , people hailing cabs,  luggage help etc, I looked up fifth ave and tried to picture it without yellow, i dont think its ever going to happen , at this moment and it changes quickly , cabs are more competitive with Uber than they have been for many years , bc Uber is more expensive, its all about the cost of the ride   

[Citytaxistreets]

uber/lyft currently 20% higher local in Manhattan Saturday morning , Uber ruled this period bc of their ability to lower prices, these prices are higher ,

[NYC Taxi News]

It sounds like they are doomed! If they don't raise the prices they will die. If they do raise the prices they will lose a lost of business and be forced to get rid of many drivers.

[Citytaxistreets]

thats what i hope and thats the game their trying to avoid

[Citytaxistreets]

looking good out there this afternoon