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 […]
NY Taxi Alliance condemns Uber lawsuit against Driver Protection Law
The New York Taxi Workers Alliance (NYTWA) has strongly criticized Uber for filing a lawsuit to block Local Law 52, a New York City law designed to protect drivers from unfair deactivations. “No-good, terrible, reckless, heartless, cruel Uber sued to stop Local Law 52, the law we won to stop unfair deactivations by Uber and […]
Throo hits NYC streets with zero-commission promise
Zero Commission LLC officially launched its public beta service in New York City today, bringing its much-publicized zero-commission model to one of the world’s largest ride-hailing markets. The company will operate under the brand name “Throo” in New York City after the regulator Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) required it to use a different name […]
$100M plan to protect travelers from Taxi scammers
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey have announced a $100 million initiative aimed at combating illegal taxi operators who overcharge travelers at Newark Liberty International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, and John F. Kennedy International Airport. The program, named “Operation Legal Ride,” will deploy 50 Port Authority police officers and 20 additional New York […]
First-ever Ethereum conference kicks off in New York City
ETHConf 2026, a three-day conference dedicated to Ethereum, blockchain technology, digital assets, and decentralized finance, officially began at the Javits Center in New York City here today. The inaugural event has brought together founders, developers, investors, policymakers, and industry leaders from across the blockchain ecosystem, providing a platform to explore the latest developments in digital […]
Reform to lower auto insurance premiums for drivers, hopes Gov. Hochul
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a comprehensive package of auto insurance reforms designed to reduce insurance costs for motorists across the state. The legislation targets fraudulent claims, closes longstanding legal loopholes, and seeks to curb excessive insurance payouts that officials say have contributed to some of the highest auto insurance premiums in the […]
TADA gears up for U.S. ride-hailing market on June 10
By Kamal Ahmed Following months of preparation, regulatory approvals, and timeline adjustments, the much talked about the zero-commission ride hailing company ‘TADA’ is poised for a beta launch in the U.S. market on June 10. In an unexpected twist, company’s launch will not carry the TADA name. Instead, the company received Taxi and Limousine Commission […]