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Staying Safe as a Car Service Passenger

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Uber reports there were more than 3,000 sexual assaults against passengers in the USA in 2018. And dozens of women are suing Lyft, claiming they had been sexually assauted during rides. Here is how to stay safe with any car service, including Uber, Lyft, Via, especially solo female passengers and anyone traveing late at night. Car Service Safety Tips In addition to the … [Read more...] about Staying Safe as a Car Service Passenger

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on December 6, 2019 | Updated December 6, 2019 Filed Under: Getting Around NYC · Grab Bag Tagged With: Lyft· ride share· uber· Via

Car Service Juno Shuts Down NYC Operations

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The app -based ride-hail car service Juno shut down abruptly on Mon., Nov. 18, stranding both passengers and drivers. Juno's parent company, Gett, killed off the NYC service with just six hours notice, while also announcing that Gett is partnering with Lyft to provide future service in NYC. A Gett spokesperson told NYC on the Cheap Editor Evelyn Kanter that Juno drivers … [Read more...] about Car Service Juno Shuts Down NYC Operations

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on November 19, 2019 | Updated November 20, 2019 Filed Under: Getting Around NYC Tagged With: Gett· Lyft· uber

Rideshare Safety Tips: How to Stay Safe

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App-based rideshare companies are back in the headlines with bad news about drivers with felony records and crimes against passengers, especially solo female passengers. While most rides are safe and uneventful, there are enough bad news headlines that every passenger should think about his or her personal safety before getting into a vehicle with a stranger. Here is what … [Read more...] about Rideshare Safety Tips: How to Stay Safe

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on September 27, 2019 | Updated November 4, 2019 Filed Under: Getting Around NYC · Grab Bag Tagged With: Lyft· ride share· uber· Via

ICYMI: NYC News You Missed in August 2018

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ICYMI - This is our monthly recap of recent NYC news you might have missed during the last few weeks. As usual, our list is heavy on real estate, gentrification, restaurant news, the sharing economy, and other tidbits. We identify our sources, too. No fake news, white lies, spins or leaks on NYCOTC. Toy Story - Iconic toy brand FAO Schwarz is opening a store in Rockefeller … [Read more...] about ICYMI: NYC News You Missed in August 2018

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on September 3, 2018 | Updated April 4, 2020 Filed Under: Entertainment · Film · Getting Around NYC · Grab Bag · NYC for Visitors · NYC Free · Sales & Bargains · Vanishing NYC Tagged With: Airbnb· B.B. King's· Lyft· Mario Batali· MTA· Times Square· uber· wheelchair access

ICYMI: NYC News You Missed in July 2018

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ICYMI - This is our monthly recap of recent NYC news you might have missed during the last few weeks. As usual, our list is heavy on real estate, gentrification, restaurant news, the sharing economy, and other tidbits. We identify our sources, too. No fake news, white lies, spins or leaks on NYCOTC. Getting Around - The NYC Council is moving to cap the number of vehicles … [Read more...] about ICYMI: NYC News You Missed in July 2018

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on July 29, 2018 | Updated April 4, 2020 Filed Under: Entertainment · Film · Getting Around NYC · Grab Bag · NYC for Visitors · NYC Free · Sales & Bargains · Vanishing NYC Tagged With: Airbnb· B.B. King's· Lyft· Mario Batali· MTA· Times Square· uber· wheelchair access

ICYMI: NYC News You Missed in June 2018

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ICYMI - This is our monthly recap of recent NYC news you might have missed during the last few weeks. As usual, our list is heavy on real estate, gentrification, restaurant news, the sharing economy, and other tidbits. We identify our sources, too. No fake news, white lies, spins or leaks on NYCOTC. Sayonara, Styrofoam - A ban on foam in New York City will go into effect on … [Read more...] about ICYMI: NYC News You Missed in June 2018

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on July 2, 2018 | Updated April 4, 2020 Filed Under: Entertainment · Getting Around NYC · Grab Bag · NYC for Visitors · NYC Free · Sales & Bargains Tagged With: Airbnb· B.B. King's· Lyft· Mario Batali· MTA· Times Square· uber· wheelchair access

NYC News You Missed in May 2018

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ICYMI - This is our monthly recap of recent NYC news you might have missed during the last few weeks. As usual, our list is heavy on real estate, gentrification, restaurant news, the sharing economy, and other tidbits. We identify our sources, too. No fake news, white lies, spins or leaks on NYCOTC. Bye Bye Batali - Following accusations, lawsuits and news of out-of-court … [Read more...] about NYC News You Missed in May 2018

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on June 3, 2018 | Updated April 4, 2020 Filed Under: Entertainment · Getting Around NYC · Grab Bag · NYC for Visitors · NYC Free · Sales & Bargains Tagged With: Airbnb· B.B. King's· Lyft· Mario Batali· MTA· Times Square· uber· wheelchair access

NYC News You Missed in April 2018

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This is our monthly recap of recent NYC news you might have missed during the last few weeks. As usual, our list is heavy on real estate, gentrification, restaurant news, the sharing economy, and other tidbits. We identify our sources, too. No fake news, white lies, spins or leaks on NYCOTC. The Thrill is Gone - B.B. King Blues Club & Grill shuts its doors at the end of … [Read more...] about NYC News You Missed in April 2018

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on April 28, 2018 | Updated April 4, 2020 Filed Under: Entertainment · Getting Around NYC · ICYMI · NYC for Visitors · NYC Free · Sales & Bargains Tagged With: Airbnb· B.B. King's· Lyft· Times Square· uber

New NYC Rideshare Service Charges $4 Flat Fee

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Your chariot awaits! NYC's newest shared ride service has launched with $4 flat rate rides between the Lower East Side and Midtown in Manhattan, and between Dumbo and Greenpoint in Brooklyn, two routes where mass transit is limited and overcrowded. Get whisked around in modern, air-conditioned 14-passenger vans with a guaranteed seat, free Wi-Fi, outlets for your … [Read more...] about New NYC Rideshare Service Charges $4 Flat Fee

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on August 25, 2017 | Updated August 26, 2017 Filed Under: Brooklyn · Getting Around NYC Tagged With: Lyft· ride sharing· taxis· uber

NYC News You Might Have Missed in June

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This is our monthly recap of recent NYC news you might have missed during the last few weeks. As usual, our list is heavy on food, shopping and real estate, plus other tidbits. Here are the headlines from our sources, which we identify.  No leaks, no fake news on NYCOTC.   Bullshit food - That's what TV food star Anthony Bourdain promises he won't sell any at his … [Read more...] about NYC News You Might Have Missed in June

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on June 26, 2017 | Updated June 26, 2017 Filed Under: Best of NYC · Grab Bag · Sales & Bargains Tagged With: Amtrak· Apple Stores· bird watching· Lyft· NYCNews· uber

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