Official Blog of NYCTaxifinder.com

NYCTaxifinder.com now has zip-code search

sinostranger — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 02:29:48 +0000

Just plug in your desired NYC zip-code and find all of the yellow cab agents, For Hire Vehicle bases, Access-A-Ride companies and commuter vans in your area.

NYC Paratransit (“Access-A-Ride”) Data Now Up

sinostranger — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 22:36:55 +0000

Photo: Adam E. Moreira

here: http://www.nyctaxifinder.com

NYCTaxifinder Now Includes Yellow Cab Inspection Date/Time Data

sinostranger — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:07:36 +0000

Last night we added date/time data for Yellow Cab emissions inspections.

If you know a cabbie, pass the word on to them.

The TLC currently instructs New York’s cabbies to find their scheduled inspection by downloading a document that they have to search through.

source: http://www.nyc.gov/html/tlc/html/safety_emissions/medallion_schedule.shtml

NYCTaxifinder to Add New Data Soon

sinostranger — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:52:09 +0000

Added data will include Paratransit Vehicles (“access-a-ride”), Black Cars, Luxury Limos, etc.

Fascinating Study of the NYC Medallion System (mid-90s)

sinostranger — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:33:09 +0000

Published in TRANSPORTATION QUARTERLY, Vol. 50, No. 1, Winter 1996.

source: http://www.schallerconsult.com/taxi/taxi2.htm

Stay Tuned for NYCTaxifinder.com updates

sinostranger — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:19:53 +0000

We are planning updates to www.nyctaxifinder.com. Some, we hope, will be of use to all of those taxi drivers out there who help us get from point A to point B.

List of Approved New York City Taxicabs

sinostranger — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:16:38 +0000

The Following Vehicles are Currently in Use as New York City Taxicabs

2009-Ford Crown Victoria Stretch
2009-Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
2009-Saturn Aura Hybrid
2009-Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
2009-Volkswagen Jetta Clean Diesel Sedan
2009-Lexus RX400h
2009-Toyota Camry Hybrid
2009-Toyota Prius-48 mpg city
2009-Toyota Highlander Hybrid (4WD)
2009-Saturn Vue Greenline
2009-Nissan Altima Hybrid
2009-Ford Escape Hybrid (2WD)
2009-Mercury Mariner Hybrid (AWD)
2010-Camry Hybrid
2010-Prius
2010-Highlander Hybrid
2010-Ford Crown Victoria Stretch
2010-Ford Escape Hybrid (2WD)

The following are the approved for use as Wheelchair Accessible Taxicabs:

2007-Eclipse Mobility Dodge Caravan
2007-Eldorado National Mobility Chevrolet Uplander
2007-2008 Autovan Toyota Sienna
2007-2008 Freedom Motors Toyota Sienna Kneelvan
2008-2009 Freedom Motors Toyota Sienna Kneelvan

Source: http://www.nyc.gov/html/tlc/html/safety_emissions/taxicab_vehicles_in_use.shtml

New Links Added

sinostranger — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 16:41:14 +0000

Check out the links to the right for some exemplary New York taxi blogs.

Welcome to the official blog of NYCTaxifinder.com

sinostranger — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 07:28:43 +0000

This blog will contain up-to-date info about NYCTaxifinder.com.