‘Drivers-Union Power Defeats Trillion-Dollar Corporate Greed in Taxi, FHV industry’
By Kamal Ahmed The collective force of organized labor has once again demonstrated its power: When workers unite, they can confront even trillion-dollar corporate interests, holding large companies accountable and securing fairer outcomes. The New York Taxi Workers Alliance (NYTWA) – a 28,000-strong union of taxi and for-hire drivers – has joined forces with the […]
City Council confirms Midori Valdivia as TLC chair
The City Council Committee on Rules, Privileges, Elections, Standards, and Ethics today confirmed the appointment of transit enthusiast Midori Valdivia as Commissioner of the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC). “I look forward to leading a TLC that proactively protects its driver, improves safety and accessibility for passengers, and works in harmony with the larger transportation […]
TLC, Taxi Alliance vows to thwart Empower’s illegal operations at any cost
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani nominated TLC chair Midori Valdivia came down heavily on the illegal operation of the unlicensed e-hail app ‘Empower’ saying, it is very risky for the auto industry as well as the passengers. “It’s (Empower) operation is very risky. Who will pay in the event of accident?. I can’t authorize such a […]
Taxi drivers no longer be on their own, says Mamdani
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani laid emphasis on the importance of the city’s hard-working taxi and for-hire vehicles (FHV) drivers saying, ‘they would no longer be on their own.’ “I just want you to know that no longer will you be on your own because no matter where you are in this city, you know that […]
Taxi, FHV drivers ‘treated as disposable’: Bhairavi Desai
Executive Director of the NY Taxi Workers Alliance (NYTWA) Bhairavi Desai strongly criticized large corporations and government agencies, what she described for continued targeting and mistreatment of the city’s taxi and for-hire vehicle (FHV) drivers. In a testimony in support of NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s nomination of new TLC chair Midori Valdivia, Desai argued that […]
TLC to use its authority to end cycle of crisis, debt & low pay, hopes Taxi & FHV drives
Taxi and For-Hire Vehicle (FHV) drivers today expressed optimism that the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) will exercise both its moral authority and regulatory powers to address the ongoing challenges facing drivers. They urged the commission to take decisive action to resolve the persistent issues of financial hardship, low wages, and industry instability for the […]
City Council to confirm Midori Valdivia as TLC chair tomorrow
The City Council Committee on Rules, Privileges, Elections, Standards, and Ethics will hold a hearing tomorrow (March 12) to confirm the appointment of transit enthusiast Midori Valdivia as Commissioner of the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC). “Mayor Zohran Mamdani nominated Midori Valdivia to be the next Chairperson of TLC…. The City Council Rules Committee will […]
Taxi Alliance supports TLC chair-nominee Valdivia
The New York Taxi Workers Alliance (NYTWA), a union reportedly comprised of 28,000 of the city’s taxicab and for-hire vehicle (FHV) drivers, today officially supported Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s nomination of Midori Valdivia as the next chair of the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC). “NYTWA supports TLC chair-nominee Valdivia because of her years of experience working […]
Taxi Alliance Wants to Form “Co-op Insurance” for Drivers
By Kamal Ahmed The New York Taxi Workers Alliance (NYTWA), a union reportedly comprised of 28,000 of the city’s taxicab and for-hire vehicle (FHV) drivers, has floated the idea of launching an insurance program dubbed, “Cooperatives’ Insurance,” aimed at providing affordable insurance for drivers. “We plan to establish a ‘Co-op insurance’ program that will ensure […]
NYTWA calls for $5,200 tax cut on leasing vehicles for Taxi, & FHV drivers
The New York Taxi Workers Alliance (NYTWA), a union reportedly comprised of 28,000 of the city’s taxicab and for-hire vehicle (FHV) drivers, has demanded a $5,200 annual tax reduction on leasing vehicles for yellow cabs, Uber, and Lyft drivers. “Today, Yellow Cab, Uber, and Lyft drivers are leasing their vehicles, paying $5,200 in taxes every […]