New York City news and trends

Waymo Aims to Test Autonomous Vehicles With Human Drivers in New York City
Transportation // June 18, 2025

Waymo has applied for a permit to test its autonomous vehicles in New York City with a human driver behind the wheel. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Uber Says NYC’s Proposed Requirements Would Leave Drivers Without Insurance
Gig Economy // December 11, 2024

Uber reportedly told New York City’s taxi regulator that proposed changes to commercial auto insurance requirements may leave drivers unable to insure their vehicles. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Uber Suggests NYC Driver Pay Cuts in Bid to Woo Riders
Ridesharing // November 04, 2024

Ride-hailing giant Uber Technologies is suggesting a pay cut for its drivers in New York City, citing lower gas prices, as it tries to lower the price of rides in one of its biggest markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Uber Responds to NYC Minimum Pay Rule With Driver Lockouts
Gig Economy // June 24, 2024

Uber has reportedly been locking out drivers from its app during periods of low demand over the past month in response to New York City’s minimum pay rule. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Interviews & Exclusives
Coronavirus Fear Infects NYC Ridesharing

February 19, 2020
The emergence of a novel threat — particularly one like the COVID-19 coronavirus that originated in Wuhan, China — has a way of bringing out some of the best and most inventive traits in people. That is observable in the medical workers who have put their health and lives on the line, rescue workers who have streamlined […]

Visa, Chase Team To Launch Contactless At NYC Mass Transit

May 22, 2019
The first time is a charm. In fact, the first time must be a charm. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

What’s Next For Real Estate In Amazon’s HQ2 Cities?

November 14, 2018
Build it and they will come — in this case, times two. Apologies for the cliché (some of us miss baseball already), but that’s the story with Amazon and its...

Obligo Founder: Security Deposits Are Due For A Payments Upgrade

June 12, 2018
The joy of renting a new apartment also comes with misery: Handing over a large sum of money to the landlord for a security deposit, which then sits useless in...

Quick Reads
Instacart Sues New York City to Block New Grocery Delivery Laws

December 02, 2025
Instacart is suing New York City over the city’s new laws that will govern grocery delivery workers’ pay and tips. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this […]

Waymo Aims to Test Autonomous Vehicles With Human Drivers in New York City

June 18, 2025
Waymo has applied for a permit to test its autonomous vehicles in New York City with a human driver behind the wheel. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Uber Says NYC’s Proposed Requirements Would Leave Drivers Without Insurance

December 11, 2024
Uber reportedly told New York City’s taxi regulator that proposed changes to commercial auto insurance requirements may leave drivers unable to insure their vehicles. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Uber Suggests NYC Driver Pay Cuts in Bid to Woo Riders

November 04, 2024
Ride-hailing giant Uber Technologies is suggesting a pay cut for its drivers in New York City, citing lower gas prices, as it tries to lower the price of rides in...