Money Uber’s rise threatened to kill taxicabs. Why its New York City deal signals surrender. March 25, 2022March 27, 2022Chris Woodyard, USA TODAYComments Off on Uber’s rise threatened to kill taxicabs. Why its New York City deal signals surrender. Uber's decision to display the whereabouts of yellow taxis in New York City is a big step back from the ride-hailing company's old business model.