Altering the Inconvenience of Convenience: Amos Tamam

Riding in taxicabs can be a strange experience, and sometimes a hassle, particularly for those that do not live in the city. One of the minor annoyances with cab rides in most cities is having to carry cash around, particularly in these days where almost everywhere takes credit or debit cards. Well, thanks to Amos Tamam, that's no longer a problem in New York City.

Amos Tamam is the president and CEO of VeriFone Transportation Systems, the company that came up with the technology to allow credit card transactions inside taxicabs. In addition to making taxicab travel more convenient for the average person, the technology also allows for companies prevent their employees from abusing travel expenses through the use of corporate credit cards. Amos Tamam's VeriFone system also includes a touch screen monitor that relays weather, news, sports, and traveling information such as restaurant and nightlife guides. The VeriFone technology, having been met with success in New York, is also being tested in other cities like Philadelphia, Las Vegas and Chicago.