Uber Makes NYC Return, But Without Payments Option

By  |  May 1, 2013
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Uber has won a license from the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission to operate in the city, but cannot offer its auto payments system, the company announced on its blog.

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    “There are zero fees for hailing a cab with UberTAXI. However, UberTAXI does NOT yet include automatic payment for your taxi fare, so be sure to pay your driver,” the release said.

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    Uber said it will also face a limited supply of taxi’s in its early weeks, and that it cannot facilitate airport pickups or drop-offs.

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