Yellow Cabs and Subways: Everything Old Is New Again Fewer taxis are on the streets, but for many New Yorkers, cabs and subways are inspiring a nostalgic (and budget-conscious) fervor. These days, cabs are more affordable than car services like Uber and Lyft. New Yorkers have noticed. Credit...Caitlin Ochs for The New York Times By Alyson Krueger June 10, 2021, 5:00 a.m. ET “It’s so satisfying hailing a yellow cab,” said Jelani Wiltshire of Staten Island. “Sometimes they pull an entire U-turn to get you. Or they are like, ‘Let me stop traffic just to pick you up.’” “Getting in one feels like a win,” he added.