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TLC COMMISSIONER DAVID YASSKY ON THE TAXI INSIDER SHOW THIS SUNDAY AT 10 AM ON AM 970 THE ANSWER

Posted by Brooklyn Mark on June 14, 2013   |   4 Replies

David Pollack (“Taxi Dave”), executive director for the Committee for Taxi Safety and host of the Taxi Insider Show on AM 970 The Answer, today announced that his guest for this Sunday, June 16 at 10:00 a.m. is Taxi & Limousine Commissioner David Yassky. taxi safety

Tune in to the Taxi Insider Show every Sunday morning from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.on AM 970 The Answer (WNYM).

The Taxi Insider Show is a program designed from the yellow taxi drivers’ point of view. The show discusses local transportation issues affecting and associated with commuters, pedestrians, and all drivers, especially taxi drivers. Guests have included former Governor David Paterson, many local and state elected officials, and the CEO’s of transportation related companies. Most of this year’s mayoral candidates have been interviewed by “Taxi Dave” on Taxi Insider.

Located in Long Island City, the Committee for Taxi Safety is the largest licensed leasing association in New York City. Association members handle the leasing operations of New York City taxicab medallions. Recently, the Committee won a favorable decision and judgment by Justice Peter H. Moulton, finding that the Taxi of Tomorrow rules violate the Administrative Code of the city of New York and are therefore null, void, and unenforceable.

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NYC Taxi Drivers and Fleet Owners Weigh-in on Final Taxi of Tomorrow Prototype

Posted by Brooklyn Mark on June 13, 2013   |   9 Replies

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New York City’s Taxi of Tomorrow vision is about to be realized in just a few months. Later this fall, the all-new and completely redesigned taxis are due on the city’s streets.

This comes just two years after global car maker Nissan won a bid to redesign and supply the New York City fleet of cabs. Since then the company has been singularly focused on perfecting the vehicle for passengers, drivers, and owners.

Recently the final official milestone meetings for key stakeholders took place in Manhattan. It was a chance for the Taxi & Limousine Commission, drivers and inspectors to react to the Taxi of Tomorrow prototype before production starts.
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NY Courts Back Livery Cab Pickups + E-Hail Pilot

Posted by Brooklyn Mark on June 6, 2013   |   67 Replies

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In a double victory for Mayor Michael Bloomberg, two courts ruled in favor of the city administration on June 6.

The first ruling by the state’s highest court upheld the law allowing New York City livery cab drivers to pick up street hails in the city’s four outer boroughs and northern Manhattan. The second ruling by the Appellate Division’s First Department lifted a temporary restraining order from e-hail, a pilot program that would allow New Yorkers to hail yellow taxis using their smartphones.

The yellow taxi industry and taxi lending agencies claimed that a 2012 law backed by Mayor Bloomberg that would allow livery cabs to pick up street hails was unconstitutional. The Court of Appeals in Albany rejected these claims in a 22-page opinion.

“For the first time in modern memory, the other four boroughs of NYC will have taxi service. There has not been the kind of outcry there should have been,” said Mayor Bloomberg.

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Commissioners Corner – May 2013

Posted by Brooklyn Mark on May 29, 2013   |   5 Replies

A little less than 24 hours ago, a state supreme court judge published an opinion that local law 19-533, which requires the TLC to provide a hybrid vehicle option for taxi owners, would and should represent a challenge to theTaxi of Tomorrow project.  As everyone reading this knows, that’s the exclusive arrangement between New York City and Nissan USA to provide the first-ever taxicab that is purpose-designed just for New York City taxi drivers and their passengers.  The interesting thing about this decision is that it was announced about 16 hours before the TLC was poised to approve a rule amendment that would have proactively addressed the court’s 19-533 issue.  In other words, we are in synch with the court’s opinion, and we’re ready to make it right…..taxi owners will have a hybrid option, even after the Taxi of Tomorrow hits the road in October, and the timetable will not be affected.  We are on-track for the Taxi of Tomorrow to hit the road in late October of this year.

So, what does this mean to you, the person reading this?  If you’re a driver who already knows about the Taxi of Tomorrow – and maybe you’re one of the many drivers who sat in on focus groups with Nissan and actually helped them design this cab with YOU in mind – the news is good: the NV200 is coming soon and you will LOVE it.

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Taxi king says Bloomberg threatened him with curse-filled rant

Posted by Brooklyn Mark on May 22, 2013   |   19 Replies

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Mayor Bloomberg went on a spitting-mad rant against a city cab-fleet boss who won a court victory over Hizzoner’s planned “Taxi of Tomorrow” — vowing to “destroy your f–king industry” when he leaves office, The Post has learned.

A fuming Bloomberg made the threat against Taxi Club Management CEO Gene Freidman at Madison Square Garden’s private 1879 Club during last Thursday’s Knick playoff game, a witness said yesterday.

“It was like Gene had kidnapped his child. He used the f-word twice,” the witness said.

Freidman confirmed the blow-up to The Post, and said Bloomberg’s tirade included the warning that, “After January, I am going to destroy all you f–king guys.”

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Taxi And Limousine Commission Drives Unlicensed “Dollar” Vans Off The Road

Posted by Brooklyn Mark on May 17, 2013   |   2 Replies

Dollar Van Crackdown

The Taxi and Limousine Commission is cracking down on gypsy cabs and illegal dollar vans, and its enforcement team takes hundreds of unlicensed vehicles off the streets every month. NY1′s Courtney Gross filed the following report.

So-called dollar vans dart along congested Flatbush Avenue in the Marine Park section of Brooklyn. For about two bucks a ride, these vans provide a quick ride through transit-starved neighborhoods.

Some of the dollar vans are legit, but many aren’t. So every day, Taxi and Limousine Commission officers and NYPD officers tail rogue vans to take them off the streets.

NY1 tagged along on Friday, and not long into the trip, the officers found an unlicensed dollar van. Several women who were headed to Eastern Parkway and Utica Avenue were now stranded far from their destination.

“Everybody needs money in their pocket. So what?” said one passenger.

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NY Courts Back Livery Cab Pickups + E-Hail Pilot

Posted by Brooklyn Mark on June 6, 2013

In a double victory for Mayor Michael Bloomberg, two courts ruled in favor of the city administration on June 6. The first ruling by the state’s highest court upheld the law allowing New York City livery cab drivers to pick up street hails in the city’s four outer boroughs and …

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Commissioners Corner – May 2013

Posted by Brooklyn Mark on May 29, 2013

A little less than 24 hours ago, a state supreme court judge published an opinion that local law 19-533, which requires the TLC to provide a hybrid vehicle option for taxi owners, would and should represent a challenge to theTaxi of Tomorrow project.  As everyone reading this knows, that’s the exclusive …

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Taxi king says Bloomberg threatened him with curse-fill...

Posted by Brooklyn Mark on May 22, 2013

Mayor Bloomberg went on a spitting-mad rant against a city cab-fleet boss who won a court victory over Hizzoner’s planned “Taxi of Tomorrow” — vowing to “destroy your f–king industry” when he leaves office, The Post has learned. A fuming Bloomberg made the threat against Taxi Club Management CEO Gene …

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Taxi And Limousine Commission Drives Unlicensed “...

Posted by Brooklyn Mark on May 17, 2013

The Taxi and Limousine Commission is cracking down on gypsy cabs and illegal dollar vans, and its enforcement team takes hundreds of unlicensed vehicles off the streets every month. NY1′s Courtney Gross filed the following report. So-called dollar vans dart along congested Flatbush Avenue in the Marine Park section of …

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In the Candy Cab, Sweets That Delight, and Heal

Posted by Brooklyn Mark on May 16, 2013

There are plenty of them. Mr. Khalid keeps the back dashboard of his yellow cab stocked with a layer of candy thick enough to induce envy in the most successful trick-or-treater. “Turn around; see what else is back there,” Mr. Khalid recently told Legend Wilson, 7, who was riding in …

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JUDGE RULES IN FAVOR OF COMMITTEE FOR TAXI SAFETY IN LA...

Posted by Brooklyn Mark on May 15, 2013

Says CTS Exec: “Safety must rule over bureaucratic pipe dreams and policies.” Following Justice Peter H. Moulton’s decision and judgement where he finds that the Taxi of Tomorrow rules violate the Administrative Code of the City of New York and are therefore null, void, and unenforceable, David Pollack, executive director …

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CityWide: BIG ISSUES – NYC TAXIS

Posted by Brooklyn Mark on May 15, 2013

CityWide series host Ken Fisher talks with Commissioner David Yassky, Chairman of the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission. Yassky discusses how technology and demand for increased service has changed the conversations about taxis and livery services, and dramatically advanced their operations. The “Taxi of the Future,” use of …

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Taxi trivia coming to a cab near you

Posted by Brooklyn Mark on May 9, 2013

The Taxi and Limousine Commission will quiz the city’s 500,000 riders each day on local taxi knowledge. Suggestions for more questions are also encouraged. The city is offering another cure for cab riders suffering from backseat boredom: taxi trivia. Sample questions include, “Which mayor is responsible for requiring all New …

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A.G. Schneiderman Cracks Down On Gas Stations That Enga...

Posted by Brooklyn Mark on May 2, 2013

Attorney General Announces Lawsuits Against Four Service Stations, Settlements With 25 More For Gouging Customers In Westchester, NYC And On Long Island After Storm Schneiderman: We Will Continue To Protect New Yorkers From Gougers As part of an ongoing probe of high gasoline prices in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, …

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Judge halts NYC taxi e-hailing a day after launch

Posted by Brooklyn Mark on May 1, 2013

New York livery car groups won a bid to block a pilot program that would enable people to hail and pay for a ride in one of the city’s 13,000 yellow taxis using location-based smartphone applications. The measure adopted by the New York City Taxi & Limousine Commission in December would …

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  • Driver 17: When I read the supposed Bloomberg threat to Friedman and the “Club,” it...
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  • Taxi sultan: Now you can contact TLC directly through their website. Remarkably 99% responders...
  • Taxi sultan: With out my comments this website is no use you people are predictable 100%...
  • sam: Friedman and Bloomberg they are brother so it was brotherly anger, do not worry. That is why...
  • Ramirez: What would be your question for the TLC Commissioner?
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Austin: I have never dealt with someone so nasty. I told him outright that I needed a cab to New Jersey, after looking in his book he told me it would be $110.. which I agreed to. After dropping me off he demanded an ADDITIONAL $50...because he thought it was too far. The whole trip all he did was make comments about how annoyed he was with the drive.. really he should have just dropped me off. and said no. The last thing I needed was to be yelled at by a cab driver because he didnt like being in the car.

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