Propositions for a Taxicab Petition

Yellow Cab contests proposed co-op by exposing "silent majority"

"...Tensions between the taxicab franchises and its drivers’ local union are on the..."

May 13, 2015 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Propositions for a Taxicab Petition

"...Tensions between the taxicab franchises and their drivers' local union are on the..."

May 15, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Sex With Strangers

"...the Gantz brothers are the creators of HBO's trashy-fun Taxicab Confessions. Their latest foray into the emotional (and physical)..."

Nov. 22, 2002 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Crash Course

Cabs try to survive in the era of Uber

"...on July 13, Dave Passmore is speaking to 150 taxicab drivers with his mind set on survival...."

Aug. 7, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

"Drivers Are Pissed"

Possible lawsuit on the horizon as City Council quietly passes taxicab amendment

"...system should dispatch determine them to be the closest taxicab to the specific pickup location. There are certain workarounds..."

July 24, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Huey Rey Fischer Enters TNC Fray

Former UDems pres joins Ridesharing Works for Austin

"...going to have regulations that are being pushed by taxicab companies who are desperately trying to hang on to..."

March 31, 2016 News Post by Mac McCann

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...news is if the City Council approves a proposed taxicab fare hike today, July 22, the next time you..."

July 23, 1999 News Feature

The Idol

The true story Mohammad Assaf, the Palestinian winner of Arab Idol

"...now a young man (Barhom) who is driving a taxicab and attending college, but is depressed by his dead-end..."

May 27, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Uber-Disgruntled

Those cheap Uber fares aren't doing drivers much good

"...conversation sounded much like those currently being held among taxicab drivers throughout the city (see "Crash Course," Aug. 7)...."

Aug. 14, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Council Considers Taxi Franchises

CM Kitchen gives cab co-op idea a boost

"...Two hours of testimony concerning taxicabs and their respective franchises concluded last Wednesday, April 29,..."

May 8, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Who Says You're Drunk?

Bars and bartenders may help you tie one on – but they're also expected to cut you off just this side of 'intoxication'

"...voted in Nov­em­ber to grant an additional 30 new taxicab franchise permits – a decision hotly contested by area..."

July 5, 2013 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The Daily Hustle: 5/25/10

Cab compromise driven to council

"...Urban Transportation Commission taxi group “to develop recommendations on taxicab key performance indicators, fees charged to taxicab drivers by..."

May 25, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

The taxi co-op's bid for a franchise comes at "the worst possible time."

"...With the number of taxicabs already on Austin streets exceeding customer demand, the City..."

Nov. 28, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Council Watch

Where There's a Bill, There's a Way

"...* Almost $13,000 to perform taxicab inspections, an item pushed by Mitchell to ensure that..."

Sept. 22, 1995 News Column

Transportation Options Needed

"...tag are welcome to take a bike, bus, shuttle, taxicab, ride share, or ride from a friend to get..."

Aug. 1, 2022 Postmarks

Uber, Lyft Return to Austin Monday

Gov. Abbott expected to sign rideshare bill

"...and local innovators RideAustin, (as well as a new taxicab co-op), have begun operations locally. Time will tell whether..."

May 25, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Reviving Austin's Cab Industry

ATX Co-op Taxi splits the difference between traditional taxis and ridesharing

"...and you would have seen yellow, white, and blue taxicabs whipping around for new fares. Most prominent, perhaps, were..."

April 28, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Croatian Crime Thriller Goran Is Cold-Blooded

Nevio Marasovic’s wintry thriller is a master class in suspense

"...something very bad is going to happen. The titular taxicab driver, played to stupefied perfection by Franjo Dijak –..."

March 10, 2017 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Herding Council Cats

City Council takes on 103 items ranging from bonds to staff review

"...Third and final reading of an ordinance granting a taxicab franchise to a drivers' co-op, ATX Coop Taxi. (The..."

June 24, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Yellow Cab's San Antonio Shuffle

Cab conglomerate calls out-of-town cabs to Austin, but did it get the city's OK first?

"...him that requested an "expedited process" to "bring licensed taxicab and FBI fingerprinted independent contract drivers" into Austin from..."

June 10, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Changing Lanes

Taxi industry braces for big changes

"...Joseph Beers has been driving a taxicab for nearly 20 years. During that time, he's built..."

May 20, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

C'mon Take a Slow Ride

Chaos still reigns in Uber and Lyft's wake

"...knows who he or she is. It's not a taxicab driver. It's not a city official," but he declined..."

May 20, 2016 News Feature by Mac McCann

Prop. 1: False Advertising Claims Escalate

City officials deny claims on background checks

"...argument, including Who's Driving You?, an initiative of the Taxicab, Limou­sine & Paratransit Association that's been advertising against Uber and..."

April 22, 2016 News Feature by Mac McCann

Prop. 1 Campaign Switches Into High Gear

As more take sides on the Uber / Lyft debate, allegations of being bought out are traded

"...going to have regulations that are being pushed by taxicab companies who are desperately trying to hang on to..."

April 8, 2016 News Feature by Mac McCann

Uber, Lyft Form PAC, Push Petition

Newly formed Ridesharing Works for Austin PAC wants to make Council regs permanent

"...a somewhat strengthened death blow to the already hurting taxicab industry.)..."

Jan. 1, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Point Austin: Getting From Here to There

Will the driver-eat-driver "free market" imposed by billionaire corporations rule the day?

"...transportation regulations flexible enough to cover everything from traditional taxicab services (under limited licenses), part-time ride-for-hire companies (which appear..."

Dec. 25, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Uber and Lyft Go to City Hall

Will Austin finally have permanent rules governing TNCs?

"...fingerprinted for their independent contractor jobs were the many taxicab drivers assembled throughout the gallery...."

Dec. 18, 2015 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Council to Vote on TNC Ordinance

Ride-for-hire companies face regulation

"...in place for the closest related industry to TNCs: taxicabs...."

Dec. 14, 2015 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Uber On the Offensive

APD is investigating claims that seven Uber and Lyft drivers sexually assaulted their riders between April and August

"...background and fingerprint checks. Both stipulations currently apply to taxicab drivers...."

Nov. 20, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

News Roundup: Buehler, Bikes, & Uber

Uber hates City Council; bicyclists love it

"...background and fingerprint checks. Both stipulations currently apply to taxicab drivers throughout the city...."

Nov. 16, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

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