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Judge blocks NYC's plan to lift cap on electric for-hire vehicles
In a lawsuit filed against the Taxi and Limousine Commission last week, the New York Taxi Workers Alliance argues that lifting the cap unfairly harms yellow taxi drivers.
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Stephen Nessen
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NYC lifts cap on electric for-hire vehicles, but experts fear it could undermine congestion pricing
The change, which goes into effect on Thursday, could allow companies including Uber, Lyft and Revel to deploy thousands more cars on city streets.
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Stephen Nessen
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Adams nominates new head of Taxi and Limousine Commission
David Do currently leads Washington D.C.'s for-hire vehicle department.
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Stephen Nessen
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Alternate Side Parking Suspended For A Week, New Restrictions Announced On For-Hire Vehicles
There is a possibility it will be extended beyond that. "We'll see how it goes," de Blasio said.
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Ben Yakas
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De Blasio Proposes New Limits On Uber & Lyft Intended To Reduce Congestion
The TLC will hold a hearing on the new proposed changes this summer, with the mayor expected to approve them in August.
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Stephen Nessen
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Jake Offenhartz
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NYC's App Drivers Rally In Solidarity For More Pay, Better Conditions
'Drivers should be treated with dignity and respect the same kind of rights that most other workers can enjoy in other fields.'
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Stephen Nessen
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WNYC Staff
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'Uber Lies About Everything': Ride-Hailing Drivers To Go On Strike Wednesday Ahead Of IPO
Thousands of ride-hailing drivers in NYC will go on strike for two hours on Wednesday morning, as part of an international day of actions to demand better wages and working conditions ahead of Uber's planned IPO later this week.
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Jake Offenhartz
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Lyft Loses Lawsuit Against Minimum Wage Rule For Drivers
Lyft declined to comment on whether or not they'd appeal the ruling.
By
Christopher Robbins
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Ride-Hailing Cap & L Train Shutdown Will Turn North Brooklyn Into A 'Transit Desert,' Business Owners Fear
'This is not the time in our opinion to be changing available transportation modes,' said the former owner of Teddy's.
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Stephen Nessen
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WNYC Staff
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Another Cab Driver Commits Suicide As Calls To Regulate Uber Grow
For the sixth time since November, an economically struggling cab driver has taken his own life.
By
Jake Offenhartz
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