August 27, 2007

NYC Cab Drivers May Strike Over GPS and Privacy Concerns

New York City taxi drivers are split on whether they should strike in opposition to a new GPS requirement. One taxi group plans to strike from 5 a.m., Sept. 5, through 5 a.m., Sept. 7, in opposition to New York City's requirement that all cabs be equipped with GPS technology beginning Oct. 1. The New York Taxi Workers Alliance, which claims more than 8,400 members, announced the strike dates this week, saying GPS infringes on drivers' privacy. The New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers and other groups representing about 10,000 cab drivers oppose the strike.

New York Taxi Drivers Split Over GPS Technology, Possible Strike, InformationWeek, August 24, 2007.