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Audio system to help blind NYC taxi riders

Measure takes effect next May

Updated: Wednesday, 12 Dec 2012, 4:32 PM EST
Published : Wednesday, 12 Dec 2012, 4:32 PM EST

The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) -

A measure to improve access to taxis for the visually impaired will take effect next May.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg signed the legislation on Wednesday.

It requires that taxi payment technology include an auditory component. That way, visually impaired passengers will hear their fare from a machine, rather than simply taking the driver's word for it.

The equipment will also tell passengers how to pay with a credit card if they wish to do so.

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