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New York City
Uber cap lawsuit dismissed
A Manhattan Supreme Court judge dismissed the company’s suit against a New York City law.
Technology
Gig worker fight continues in New York as California law speeds along
California’s new law, that would classify most gig economy workers as full employees, is receiving pushback from Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash.
New York City
How New York City taxis can get ahead of Uber and Lyft
Giving cabs access to the most advanced technology would enable them to compete.
New York City
On-demand helicopters prompt climate concerns
Climate activists thought car emissions were bad but these helicopters are another story.
Polly Trottenberg
Society doesn’t break down with 14th Street closed to cars
On Thursday morning, the city began its experimental transit initiative, preventing all passenger cars – including taxis and ride-hail app vehicles, such as Uber and Lyft – from driving on 14th Street in Manhattan between Third and Ninth avenues, from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
New York City
Public transportation is the future for ride-hail giants
Lyft and Uber are expanding their apps to include public transit information and directions.
Technology
Will New York follow California on gig worker protections?
California is poised to turn its gig workers into full employees, and New York may soon follow.
Technology
City Council looks for answers on ride-hailing regulations
As the New York City Council sought answers on ride-hailing rules, acting TLC head Bill Heinzen was on the spot.
New York City
Ride-hails say they’re in compliance with TLC accessibility rules
But advocates argue much more needs to be done.
New York City
TLC unveils new hub for taxi and ride-hail data
The TLC Data Hub features data from for-hire vehicles, yellow taxis, green taxis, and other shared rides across the city.
New York City
Uber and Lyft’s terrible, horrible, no good, very bad year
Can the app-based for-hire vehicle industry regain its mojo in New York City?
NYC Department of Transportation
Ride-hail apps fret over New York City’s new regulations
Uber, Lyft and Via are trying different approaches to comply with New York City's new cruising time limit.
New York City
A new way for ride-hail drivers to fight back?
What would happen if drivers took advantage of an antitrust loophole and incorporated into a single entity?
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New York City
Ride-hail growth slows under new regulations
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a permanent extension of the FHV cap and new limits.
New York City
New York City taxi drivers need debt relief, but not from taxpayers
A New York City Council bill that likely will include public money to pay off taxi medallion owner debts would set a bad precedent. The city does have a role, though, in helping to facilitate the collective private-sector action that will get lenders to negotiate, writes Nicole Gelinas.
New York City
City recommends tighter regulations for medallion lenders
The big question is: will a city bailout be approved to ease some drivers’ more immediate issues?
New York State
Revitalizing rent regs and ending vaccine exemptions
John Stewart spoke on behalf of 9/11 first responders, rent regulations were revitalized, an end has come to religious vaccine exemptions, the Uber cap has been extended — and more in this week's headlines.
New York City
New York isn’t letting up on ride-hail
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a plan for the Taxi and Limousine Commission to make permanent the cap on for-hire vehicle licenses and institute a limit on the time app-based companies like Uber and Lyft can allow their vehicles to cruise without passengers in the core of Manhattan.
New York City
Gauging the Uber driver strike’s impact
New York City’s ride-hail drivers' strike may not have made a noticeable travel impact on riders.
Technology
