Chief News Editor
Kamal Ahmed
Kamal Ahmed is the Founder and Chief Editor of NYC Drivers’ Voice, an independent news outlet serving New York City’s taxi and for-hire vehicle (FHV) community. A journalist, insurance consultant, and industry advocate, he focuses on reporting that informs, supports and empowers the city’s professional drivers.
A Voice for the People Who Keep New York Moving
Kamal’s work is guided by a clear purpose: to make sure the people who keep New York moving are heard in the conversations shaping their work, safety, and future. He cherishes spending time with the Bangladeshi community—sharing stories, laughter, and conversation. To him, community is like a neighbor’s porch: welcoming, familiar, and always open.
Kamal Ahmed holds a master’s degree in Economics and an associate degree in Health Sciences in the United States. He has more than a decade of experience in the for-hire vehicle (FHV) industry and currently serves as a consultant to American Transit Insurance Company (ATIC). His work specializes in taxi and commercial auto insurance sector.
Before moving to the United States, Kamal built a distinguished journalism career in Bangladesh, working for leading daily newspapers and the country’s national news agency. He also worked as a stringer for Reuters, Agence France-Presse (AFP), Press Trust of India (PTI), and the Xinhua News Agency.