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 […]
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 […]
TLC Commissioner Says Taxi Drivers Lack a Voice in NYC Street Design
Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) Commissioner Midori Valdivia says New York City’s medallion taxi drivers often lack a voice in decisions about the streets they navigate every day. “I’ve seen drivers come to me and say, ‘Can you do something about the fact that we don’t really have a voice in street design?’” Valdivia told […]
Taxi Alliance backs Governor Hochul’s plan to cut insurance costs and combat fraud
By Kamal Ahmed The New York Taxi Workers Alliance (NYTWA), representing roughly 28,000 taxi and for-hire vehicle (FHV) drivers across New York City, has thrown its support behind Kathy Hochul’s proposal to reform auto insurance, aiming to reduce premiums and crack down on widespread fraud. In a statement issued here today, the alliance identified insurance […]
TLC takes legal action against Empower ride hailing app
New York City is taking legal action against Empower, a ride-hailing app that offers lower fares than Uber and Lyft, for allegedly operating without the required licenses from the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC). City attorneys filed a lawsuit on Friday in Manhattan, accusing Yazam Inc., the company behind Empower, of “flagrantly […]