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We’ve reported on this previously, but this latest update confirms that New York City’s cab-sharing program is close to becoming a reality.  The timing couldn’t be better for CabCorner, LLC, as our website will require users already familiar with the cab-sharing concept.
Jon and I have encountered a lot of obstacles throughout our development process, but [...]

So Ajay recently discovered a new cab-sharing service apparently known as Taxi2.  It’s an interesting concept, I guess, although perhaps a little cumbersome.  (Read more about it HERE.)
Essentially, Taxi2 seeks to connect travels at airports who are heading the same direction upon disembarking.  Though, rather bizarrely, the entire system seems to revolve around [...]

Well family, I’m proud to announce that our very own Jonathan was recently positioned as the foremost authority on cab-sharing, the new “green” movement designed to revolutionize, upgrade, streamline, and reduce the costs of urban travel.  Check out our latest review in In Transition Magazine.

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Folks:
Perhaps my knack for the cab industry was evidenced by my staggeringly accurate prediction that one day I would read the following:
“Overall ridership and revenue have increased. More and more fares are being paid with credit cards, even for shorter rides. And tips for drivers, usually an early casualty of tough times, are up sharply, [...]

Makes “cab sharing” sound a whole lot less novel, doesn’t it?
http://ny1.com/1-all-boroughs-news-content/108143/taxi-fares-to-increase-this-sunday

Over the past few weeks, we’ve received a number of emails inquiring about our progress.  A few updates:
Jon’s been making the rounds, lining up a few low-level investors to carry us through the next phase in our technical development.  (Perhaps, upon CabCorner’s launch in the top 15 markets nationwide, we should consider touching Greylock Partners, [...]

I’m so proud of my MTA.
The New York transit system is looking to introduce a pricing policy that would offer passengers discounts to ride late at night and on weekends.  A new computerized, scannable fare card would allow New York City Transit to charge passengers different prices depending on the time of day, a practice [...]

I haven’t the vocab sufficient to convey how disgusted I am with this reported legislation.
Cab drivers who use their cellphones (even via bluetooth headset!) or any other electronic devices “are about to get slapped by a sweeping overhaul of TLC rules, which will forbid the use of all electronics while cabs are in motion.”
Outrageous.  Why [...]

Our search for a development partner took us weeks and across the globe… but we’ve finally settled on a team based right next door in Long Island.  I find something rather thrilling about the fact that our efforts (and dollars) will remain onshore.  (Does that make me sound naive or patriotic?)
We also finally lined up [...]

Fame and fortune would, admittedly, be enough.  But Jon and I aren’t committed to the implementation of the CabCorner model solely for the health of our bank accounts.
Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time to answer the call! Let’s invent our way to a new energy economy, let’s utilize the evolving technologies at our disposal, let’s help [...]