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Finally, the United Cabbies Group staged a "drive-by protest" at Trafalgar Square: Apparently they don't like the competition they face from so-called private-hire cars, whose drivers don't have to demonstrate the comprehensive knowledge of London's streets for which black-cab drivers are famous.
Occupiers Unite! 2011
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Cabbies rarely request changes to advertisements on their cars, said David Pollack , the executive director of the Committee for Taxi Safety, an industry group.
Taxi Drivers May Nix Ads Andrew Grossman 2011
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I read with dismay the story on the role of the taxicab industry in the mayoral election [“Cabbies rally to drive home a Gray win,” Metro, Sept. 15].
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Cabbies like Sharif found themselves on a dangerous path long before the Ground Zero controversy.
Michelle Chen: Hate Crimes Are Just One Threat Facing New York City Cabbies 2010
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Cabbies, meanwhile, worried that the arrests would taint them.
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Cabbies rode foursquare behind Boris for Mayor in 2008, even publishing his campaign livery on passenger receipts.
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Cabbies I tip based on as you commented not taking me five miles out of my way, and how helpful they are.
Cheeseburger Gothic » Sort of wondering about the whole tipping thing. 2009
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Cabbies just want their kill-points confirmed by video.
Knogging a Dead Horse: Product Test Follow-Up BikeSnobNYC 2009
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Cabbies still wore masks, as did the staff in all restaurants, most of the police officers, and perhaps 10-20% of the citizens walking around.
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Cabbies love to talk, and we weren't going anywhere, so conversation was flowing freely.
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