NYC yellow school bus companies sue over DOE's failure to install GPS on its buses

SeeBus firms sue over GPS, 11/26/08, NYP

-they claim NYCDOE reneged on deal to install systems, derailed by budget cuts

NYC Buildings Department to Require Inspectors to Hold GPS Handhelds

See Building trust with GPS units, NYDN, 10/9/08, at 20

-records inspection details immediately
-prevents falsification of paperwork
-violation of right to privacy?

New York City Government Expands Wireless Secure Data Network to Track Workforce

See With wireless network, city agencies have more eyes in more places, NYT, 6/28/08, at B3

-Nycwin covers 95% of city using satellite technology and GPS
-alternative to cellphones in emergencies
-helps devise more efficient routes but more closely tracks workers

Albany Appellate Panel Upholds Police Use of GPS Device to Track Suspect

See Split Panel Affirms Use of GPS Device by Police, NYLJ, 6/9/08, at A1

-GPS device was planted by police under suspect's car

NYPD to Install GPS Tracking in its Patrol Cars

The Chief-Leader reports in its October 5th edition:

"NYPD Plans To Install GPS In Patrol Vehicles; Could Speed Dispatch And Aid Officers In Unfamiliar Areas

By REUVEN BLAU
The NYPD is developing a plan to place high-tech Global Positioning Systems in its patrol vehicles to help improve emergency response times and bolster officer safety during car chases and other emergencies."

SDNY Judge Upholds GPS Tracking Installation in NYC Taxicabs

Check out this story about a federal judge upholding installation of GPS tracking systems in NYC taxicabs
http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/09/28/federal-judge-refuses-to-block-credit-cards-video-screens-and-gps-in-taxis/

NYC to Install GPS Tracking in School Buses

Check out this New York Daily News article about the City planning to install GPS tracking systems in school buses...
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2007/09/28/2007-09-28_city_school_buses_to_get_gps_tracking_sy-1.html

GPS Tracking of Taxicab Drivers Incites Job Action by Cab Drivers

Check out this article about NYC taxi drivers planning to strike over GPS tracking over their cabs
http://blog.aflcio.org/2007/07/26/new-york-taxi-drivers-oppose-constant-gps-monitoring