Does anyone know where the information from the GPS of new york city taxi’s is sent?
Beyond The Grave asked:
The new york city taxi law says that all yellow cabs must have a GPS installed in the cab, what I want to know is that where the information from the fares and such goes to, for example the IRS, or TLC?
The new york city taxi law says that all yellow cabs must have a GPS installed in the cab, what I want to know is that where the information from the fares and such goes to, for example the IRS, or TLC?
most nyc taxis use verifone.
“VTS will utilize the VeriFone MX870 connected to TaxiTronic’s TX-36 network controller, which will communicate via cellular wireless to servers run by fleet operators and municipal taxi authorities. Incorporating GPS, the fleet automation system will enable operators and municipal managers to monitor flow control to ensure that taxis are dispatched to areas where they are most needed. VTS will also provide passenger compartment payment systems so fares can be paid without having to hand over credit or debit cards. Additionally, VTS solutions will be able to accommodate contactless payment cards, signature capture and metropolitan transit system smart card-based fares.”
“VeriFone Holdings Inc. has signed an agreement with the Committee for Taxi Safety, the largest licensed leasing association in New York City with 3,000 member taxis, for its integrated payment solutions. The company also announced that over 5,000 New York City taxis are signed or committed to comprehensive multi-year agreements for in-taxi acceptance of credit cards.
Last month, VeriFone Transportation Systems, implemented by VeriFone’s US-based taxi business, had become the first authorized by the NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) for the city’s more than 13,000 taxis. “