Tag: Collaborative Consumption
New Tech City
Hailing a Cab With Your Smartphone
Tuesday, February 05, 2013
New York City's Taxi and Limousine Commission is starting a one-year pilot program February 15 that will bring the technology to Manhattan for the first time.
New Tech City
NYC Tells Airbnb Hosts: Don’t Get Too Cozy
Tuesday, February 05, 2013
For New Yorkers who rent out their homes, they risk possible violations and thousands of dollars in fines. It's the latest example of how popular tech companies run smack into government regulations.
New Tech City
Technology vs. Business As Usual in NYC
Tuesday, February 05, 2013
Hailing cabs with an app. Renting out rooms to visiting tourists. Sure, it's easy, thanks to startups like Uber and Airbnb. But is it legal? Popular tech companies run up against New York City regulations and try to find compromises.