52,000 Drivers Sign Up as TADA unveils AI Vision, Autonomous Vehicle Roadmap
NEW YORK, July 27 (NYCDV) – TADA, the Singapore-based mobility company behind the zero-commission ride-hailing platform Throo, has surpassed 52,000 drivers’ sign-ups in just five months, marking a significant milestone as it seeks to challenge the traditional ride-hailing model through innovation, technology and driver-first approach. “More than 52,000 drivers have already signed up. Our mission […]
Federal Judge Halts NYC Driver Deactivation Law, Delivering Major Setback to Uber and Lyft Drivers
NEW YORK CITY (NYCDV) – In a major legal development for New York City’s for-hire vehicle industry, U.S. District Judge Gregory H. Woods has granted Uber and Lyft’s request for a preliminary injunction, temporarily blocking Local Law 52, the city’s landmark Driver Deactivation Protection Law, from taking effect on July 28. The ruling prevents enforcement […]
New Study Raises Questions Waymo’s Safety, Offering Reassurance to NYC Taxi & FHV Drivers
A new transportation study is raising fresh questions about the safety of autonomous robotaxis while providing renewed support for New York City’s taxi and for-hire vehicle (FHV) drivers, many of whom have long feared that self-driving technology could replace professional drivers. The report, produced by researchers at Hunter College’s Sam Schwartz Transportation Research Program and […]
Federal Court Hears Uber, Lyft over Driver Protection Law
NEW YORK, July 16 (NYCDV) – A closely watched legal battle that could reshape the rights of New York City’s app-based drivers moved into federal court today as Uber and Lyft challenged Local Law 52, the city’s landmark driver deactivation protection law, just days before it is scheduled to take effect. The hearing, held at […]
Uber vs. New York City: Drivers Rally for Due Process as Deactivation Law Faces Legal Fight
NEW YORK, July 14 (NYCDV) – Hundreds of taxis and for-hire vehicle (FHV) drivers gathered outside Uber’s Manhattan headquarters here today to protest the company’s legal challenge to New York City’s driver deactivation law, arguing that the legislation guarantees essential due process before drivers can lose access to their livelihood. The rally, organized by the […]
‘4,000 drivers help shape future of New York’s Taxi & FHV Industry’
NEW YORK, July 8 (NYCDV) – Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC), the agency responsible for licensing and regulating the city’s taxi and for-hire vehicles (FHV), has released the initial findings of the survey, depicting a comprehensive snapshot of how drivers view the agency, the industry, and the challenges they face on the road every day. […]
Taxi Alliance to rally at Uber HQ on July 14 over deactivation lawsuit
By Kamal Ahmed The New York Taxi Workers Alliance (NYTWA), a union representing approximately 28,000 New York City taxi and for-hire vehicle (FHV) drivers, will hold a rally outside Uber’s headquarters on July 14 to protest the company’s lawsuit seeking to block Local Law 52, legislation intended to protect drivers from unfair deactivations. The demonstration […]
Blockchain could revolutionize New York City’s for-hire vehicle Industry
For decades, New York City’s taxi and for-hire vehicle (FHV) industry has served as the backbone of urban transportation, connecting millions of passengers while supporting the livelihoods of nearly 200,000 drivers. Yet the industry continues to grapple with rising insurance costs, fraudulent claims, regulatory complexity, and outdated administrative systems. As these challenges intensify, blockchain technology […]
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo joins NYSE-backed blockchain venture
As blockchain technology continues to gain traction among major financial institutions, a new venture backed by the owner of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is signaling growing confidence in the future of digital assets and tokenized finance. Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has been tapped to help lead the initiative, highlighting the increasing […]
Blockchain reshapes future of global finance, industry leaders say at ETHConf
Blockchain technology, a decentralized digital ledger that securely records and verifies transactions across a network of computers without requiring a central authority, is rapidly gaining traction among major financial institutions, insurers, and technology companies, according to industry leaders attending the ETHConf 2026 at the Javits Center in New York City. Organized by ETHGlobal, a leading […]