NYC cabbies strike over technology push


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Posted 2 hours 17 minutes ago

New York City officials want to keep track of the 13,000 taxi cabs by making them all install global positioning devices. (File photo) (AFP: Tannen Maury)
Cab drivers in New York City have announced a two-day strike to protest against being forced to install new equipment.
City officials want to keep track of the 13,000 taxi cabs by making them all install global positioning devices.
They also want all cabs to have credit card facilities.
The technology costs nearly $1,500 a year per cab, and drivers say it is too expensive.