New York Taxi Drivers To Strike Over GPS

Stony Stevenson notes a NYTimes story on labor unrest caused by high-tech privacy concerns. One organization of taxi drivers plans a 48-hour strike, while another opposes any such action. "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... saying GPS infringes on drivers' privacy... The Taxi and Limousine Commission passed a rule stating that all New York City cabs must have touch-screen display panels, credit card readers, and GPS beginning this year. Many taxis already are equipped with the technologies, which allow passengers to get news, route data, and other information. The TLC claims that the technology will not be used to invade drivers' privacy but will provide real-time maps and help passengers recover lost property."

Comments

That's life

[jerkface.us]

Sorry, but unless you're driving your cab to an abortion clinic, I don't think your giving up any more privacy than the rest of us.

Re:Honesty?

[jcgf]

When I was in Korea (I'm in the Army right now) the drivers would take advantage of soldiers all the time

They'd only do that once to me. Afterwards I make what the japanese did to the koreans in ww2 look pale when I got done with that sorry cabbie.

For some reason, cabbies and homeless people piss me off to no end.