New York's iconic taxis to join Uber, despite long-held rivalry

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Rideshare giant Uber says it will list New York City taxi cabs on its mobile app, a partnership which until recently would have been unthinkable.

Rideshare giant Uber says it will list New York City taxi cabs on its mobile app, a partnership which until recently would have been unthinkable, given both camps are fighting for the same customers.Uber says the move will boost the number of rides available in its largest American market

It comes after a period in which waits for an Uber ride grew longer in New York City, due to a driver shortage and a surge in food delivery requests through the COVID-19 pandemic. During the pandemic, Uber's food deliveries outpaced rides given to humans in the United States, as millions sheltered at home.

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