Yellow Cabs and Subways: Everything Old Is New Again
Fewer taxis are on the streets, but for many New Yorkers, cabs and subways are inspiring a nostalgic (and budget-conscious) fervor.
These days, cabs are more affordable than car services like Uber and Lyft. New Yorkers have noticed. Credit.Caitlin Ochs for The New York Times
By Alyson Krueger
June 10, 2021, 5:00 a.m. ET
“It’s so satisfying hailing a yellow cab,” said Jelani Wiltshire of Staten Island. “Sometimes they pull an entire U-turn to get you. Or they are like, ‘Let me stop traffic just to pick you up.’”
“Getting in one feels like a win,” he added.
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