Real Taxi Wisdom: Amos Tamam

Taxicab safety has been a concern among drivers and fares alike for a good many years. Have you ever ever ridden in the back of an old cab and wondered what's stopping someone from robbing or assaulting a driver? The answer is, not very much. Or at least it used to be that way. Today's cabs are much better outfitted to prevent criminal acts. Cab regulations have changed to protect drivers by implementing security cameras and better separation between passenger and driver in newer cabs, but few have done as much for cab safety as Amos Tamam.

The current CEO of Verifone Transportation Systems, Inc., Amos Tamam developed a system that allowed cabs to accept credit card transactions, lessening the amount of physical money a driver carries and, as a result, the amount of robberies likely to be committed. The current Verifone systems are quick and easy to use, and can range from adapted taxi meters to complete contact-free pay systems. Some of the recent technology developed by Amos Tamam includes screen options for allowing passengers to access weather, news and maps, and even to monitor the accumulation of their own fares.
Although I'm not in an urban area and there are few cabs available here, I do travel into the city and used to be a little nervous about handling money in cabs. With Mr. Tamam's credit card technology, I can ride worry-free.