Daily Archives: Jun 22, 2026
TLC-NYPD joint surveillance to combat illegal commuter ride operations in city
By Kamal Ahmed
The Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC), the agency responsible for licensing and regulating New York City’s yellow medallion taxis and for-hire vehicles, has stepped up joint surveillance with the New York Police Department (NYPD) to crack down on illegal ride activity aimed at enhancing passenger safety and...
Taxi Alliance Wants to Form “Co-op Insurance” for Drivers
By Kamal Ahmed
The New York Taxi Workers Alliance (NYTWA), a union reportedly comprised of 28,000 of the city’s taxicab and for-hire vehicle (FHV) drivers, has floated the idea of launching an insurance program dubbed, “Cooperatives’ Insurance,” aimed at providing affordable insurance for drivers.
“We plan to establish a ‘Co-op insurance’...
NYTWA calls for $5,200 tax cut on leasing vehicles for Taxi,...
The New York Taxi Workers Alliance (NYTWA), a union reportedly comprised of 28,000 of the city’s taxicab and for-hire vehicle (FHV) drivers, has demanded a $5,200 annual tax reduction on leasing vehicles for yellow cabs, Uber, and Lyft drivers.
“Today, Yellow Cab, Uber, and Lyft drivers are leasing their vehicles,...