GPS is so early 2000s

Taxi drivers... can't live with them, can't live without them. At least that's how it goes in NYC. I'm by no means a local to NYC, but this is the 5th or so time I've gone across the country to visit the Big Filthy Apple. On each occasion thus far, the taxi drivers from JFK airport have absolutely no idea where the final destination is, nor how to get there without asking for directions. This isn't just a sad commentary on the state of taxi drivers as much as it is just a comical affair. The discussion usually plays to the effect of "Conrad hotel in lower Manhattan? is that close to x, y, or z?" Seriously? I'm not looking for local hole in the wall restaurant. "It's right by the World Trade Center Memorial, where the cinema is. Opposite the World Financial Center."

20 mins later, we are still circling lower Manhattan... passenger bringing up the location on smartphone. guiding driver to the destination. Is it too much to ask for competent drivers or at least some sort of GPS system mounted on the taxi's dash? I won't even start on the horrendous driving skills and the complete lack of regard for the rules of the road. We need some new minimum standards.