Coming Soon To A Cab Driving You

According to the NY Times, some 13,000 NYC cabs are about to be outfitted with a state of the art touch screen computers. The computers will make it possible to pay via credit card, check the news and, most importantly in my opinion as a ruthless backseat driver, allow you to map the cab and check on traffic conditions.

Not surprisingly, many cabbies oppose the idea citing Big Brother tendencies of officials and the cost of installation.

I say bring 'em on!