Category: FHV Drivers News & TLC Rules

NYTWA secures $475M in medallion debt relief: Bhairavi Desai

The New York Taxi Workers Alliance (NYTWA), a strong 28,000-member union of taxicabs and for-hire drivers, has so far realized $475 million in loan forgiveness for the city’s yellow medallion owners, according to the alliance. “To date, the NYTWA has achieved $475 million in loan forgiveness,” Desai Bhairavi, Executive Director of the NYTWA, told ‘TLC […]

TLC provide tips for Taxi, FHV drivers during storm

When a winter storm struck New York City in December, the city’s Taxi & Limousine Commission (TLC) warned its licenses of the dangers and offered safety tips. While the TLC recommends staying off the road during heavy snowfall, the agency acknowledged it wasn’t always possible. If you find yourself driving in these dangerous conditions, please […]

Bad day for taxi, for-hire drivers as blizzard sweeps through Big Apple

By Kamal Ahmed  New York City’s Taxi and for-hire vehicle (FHV) drivers might experience lower earnings and face safety challenges today as another major winter storm hits the city. NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, in a social media post, declared the closure of roads at 9pm – streets, highways, and bridges closed to all vehicles (cars, […]

NYTWA hails governor’s decision to pull Waymo robotaxi pilot bill

New York Taxi Workers Alliance (NYTWA), a 28,000-member strong union of the city’s taxicab and for-hire vehicle (FHV) drivers, has applauded New York City Governor Kathy Hochul’s decision to pull the Waymo robotaxi pilot bill. “We applaud Governor Hochul’s sensible decision to pull the highly unpopular upstate Waymo robotaxi pilot bill. Waymo thinks that by […]

New York Governor Kathi Hochul pulls Robotaxi plan

Citing a lack of support, New York Governor Kathy Hochul today pulled a proposal that would have allowed for commercial robotaxi services outside New York City. Based on conversations with stakeholders, including in the Legislature, it was clear that the support was not there to advance the proposal, Sean Butler, a spokesman for the governor, […]

New York’s updated driver license point system officially takes effect today

By Kamal Ahmed New York drivers will face increased penalties for traffic violations as the Department of Motor Vehicle’ (DMV) is going to implement an updated point system, which went into effect today. The new points system is aimed at keeping the state’s roadways safe, the authorities say. New York City witnessed 205 traffic deaths […]

New York’s updated driver license point system officially takes effect tomorrow

By Kamal Ahmed New York drivers will face increased penalties for traffic violations as the Department of Motor Vehicle’ (DMV) is going to implement an updated point system, which will come into effect tomorrow (Monday). The new points system is aimed at keeping the state’s roadways safe, the authorities say. New York City witnessed 205 […]

‘City Council to confirm Midori Valdivia as TLC chair this month end’ 

The City Council Committee on Rules, Privileges, Elections, Standards, and Ethics will hold a hearing end of this month to confirm the appointment of transit enthusiast Midori Valdivia as Commissioner of the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC). “New Commissioner has to be confirmed by the City Council, and the hearing has not been confirmed yet…likely […]

Law to require companies to compensate drivers for illegal account deactivation: NYTWA

New York City’s For-hire Vehicle (FHV) drivers would be able to file a claim for ‘lost wages’ and get paid during the period they lost money because of illegal deactivations by technology networking companies – Uber and Lyft. “You will be entitled to backpay for the money you lost, for the time that you were illegally deactivated,” Bhairavi Desai, Executive Director of New York Taxi Workers Alliance (NYTWA), told ‘TLC Drivers Voice’ correspondent Kamal Ahmed. At the NYTWA rally on Jan […]

City Council Passes Intro 276, overriding Former Mayor’s Vetoes

The New York City Council on Thursday voted to override 17 vetoes issued by former Mayor Eric Adams, approving Intro 276 and strengthening protections for Uber and Lyft drivers against ‘unfair’ account deactivations. The vetoes were issued on December 31, 2025, the former mayor’s final day in office—more than the total number of vetoes issued […]