3 ms·

Well, data-oriented experience will certainly get trumped by actual data. I can't believe most cabs don't have real time traffic data.

• jmspring 14y ago
  It is surprising. My last two trips to NYC have involved probably about two dozen cab rides plus two town car rides back to JFK. Not one of the vehicles had any visible device capable of real time traffic data (mounted smartphone, gps, etc). Maybe there is something in the laws governing cabs?
  • dmix 14y ago
    Most taxis companies have extremely low spending budgets. The cars, insurance, government inspection and hiring is a huge expense. Investing in traffic monitoring, training staff and keeping them safe from theft is a big investment.
  • untog 14y ago
    There is. NYC cab drivers are forbidden from using devices while driving. I forget the exact wording, but it's something that Uber will have to deal with- they mention in the article about only using the app when at a stand-still. Pretty stupid, but it is what it is.