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Wednesday May 16, 2012

NY Taxis Add Smartphone Shopping Tech During #FashionWeek

Deutsch: Taxi in New York City

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During NY Fashion Week, which starts this Thursday, taxi passengers will be able  buy beauty products with a swipe of their smartphone.

According to The Wall Street Journal, the new technology will be test driven in 50 cabs.  Riders who want to make a purchase have to download a free app and hold their phone over tags.

Passengers get a free ride if they participate in the experiment.

Associated Press