Hector’s Cafe from ‘Taxi Driver’ to shut down as ‘soul’ of NYC’s Meatpacking District disappears forever
Closure of Iconic Diner in Meatpacking District The famed diner featured in the film “Taxi Driver,” Hector’s Cafe and Diner, is set to close as part of a deal with the city. This 76-year-old establishment, located under the High Line, will shut its doors on Friday following the departure of a local butcher who was […]
Waymo starts pilot testing of its self-driving taxi service in New York City
Futuristic robot taxis are on their way to New York City, which might just render those classic yellow taxis obsolete. This week, Waymo, a driverless ride-sharing service that’s part of Google’s parent company, Alphabet, began mapping city streets with its fleet. “We’re running in the Big Apple,” the company announced. They also encouraged residents to […]
New York taxi lender penalized $4 million for spreading false information
Medallion Financial Corp, which provided loans to New York’s financial players and taxi drivers, was recently fined $4 million for creating and distributing fake news stories online to boost its stock price. The company was quite popular a decade ago, especially as ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft emerged, heavily impacting the taxi medallion market. […]
Taxi Drivers in Paris Plan to Disrupt the French Open Tennis Tournament
PARIS (AP) – Tension Rises Among Taxi Drivers Over French Open A group of taxi drivers in Paris is threatening to stage a protest at the French Open on Monday, aiming to block access to Roland Garros if their concerns are ignored by the government. These drivers are increasingly anxious about potential threats to their […]
French taxi driver accused of stealing from David Lammy and his wife
French police have charged a taxi driver for stealing luggage and cash from British Foreign Secretary David Lamy and his wife, Nicola Green. Last month, the driver transported them over 600 kilometers (about 370 miles) from Foli in Italy to a ski resort in Haute Savoie. The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) confirmed that […]
Electric air taxi company Joby Aviation seeks to make connections in Washington, but has strong links to anti-Trump billionaire Reid Hoffman.
A company focused on electric air taxis, which have been compared to vehicles from “The Jetsons,” is looking to start commercial flights soon. Joby Aviation, the firm in question, aims to receive federal approval and launch passenger services by early 2026. They’ve garnered interest from major players like Uber, Toyota, and Delta. The sleek four-passenger […]
Air taxi service intends to offer eVTOL rides from all three airports in New York City.
New York City might just see a transformation in its transportation landscape. Archer Aviation, in collaboration with United Airlines, is gearing up to introduce an air taxi service that could change the way people travel around the city. Instead of fantasizing about flying cars, this initiative aims to provide an efficient and eco-friendly solution to […]
Driverless Waymo taxi ‘traps’ passengers while stopped on one of Austin’s ‘scariest roads’: report
More method than they negotiated. Reports say passengers using the popular Driver Res Taxi app were locked in a completely self-driving vehicle as they parked in the middle of traffic on “one of Austin’s most frightening streets.” Waymo Ride-Hailers in Texas City were driven by a “Black Mirror” episode when a self-driving car stopped in […]
Danny DeVito feared he ruined ‘Taxi’ audition after making rude remark
Danny Devito was awarded the Emmy Prize in Taxi, Louis de Palma, but he might not have obtained it, taking a great risk in the audition. do not have. “You are always auditioned. I have never seen a log line.” [when auditioning for a role] “For men's auditions, height 6 feet 4,” I will go […]
‘Taxi Driver’ screenwriter calls AI ‘smarter’ and ‘better’ than Oscar-nominated writers
Paul Schleder, a writer known for acclaimed works such as “Taxi driver”, “Raging Bull”, and “First Reformed”, revealed that it clearly supports artificial intelligence. I was surprised. In a series of posts last week, he was amazed at the abilities of AI and Chatgpt in his profession. “AI is more wise than me. I have […]