Daily Archives: Jun 23, 2026
TLC Hearing Transcript (2024)
TLC Drivers Voice Chief Editor Kamal Ahmed attended the TLC hearing held on December 11, 2024. Mr. Ahmed, who represented the Bangladeshi community drivers, spoke on the occasion and gave a rundown of the commercial auto industry, focusing on how the entire industry is bleeding.
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NYTWA hails governor’s decision to pull Waymo robotaxi pilot bill
New York Taxi Workers Alliance (NYTWA), a 28,000-member strong union of the city’s taxicab and for-hire vehicle (FHV) drivers, has applauded New York City Governor Kathy Hochul’s decision to pull the Waymo robotaxi pilot bill.
“We applaud Governor Hochul’s sensible decision to pull the highly unpopular upstate Waymo robotaxi pilot...
New York Governor Kathi Hochul pulls Robotaxi plan
Citing a lack of support, New York Governor Kathy Hochul today pulled a proposal that would have allowed for commercial robotaxi services outside New York City.
Based on conversations with stakeholders, including in the Legislature, it was clear that the support was not there to advance the proposal, Sean Butler,...