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10/07/2025

Empower, the Uber & Lyft Disruptor That Tried NYC, Forced to Shut Down in D.C. (For Now)

After facing mounting fines and regulatory pushback, Empower — a rideshare startup that once tested NYC — agrees to halt operations in its largest market, Washington, D.C.

After facing mounting fines and regulatory pushback, Empower — a rideshare startup that once tested NYC — agrees to halt operations in its largest market, Washington, D.C.

10/03/2025

Why Can’t New Insurers Enter the NYC TLC Market?

Attorney Steven Shanker explains how American Transit’s insolvency puts more than 120,000 NYC FHV drivers—and the riding public—at risk, and why it’s so difficult for new insurers to enter the market

Attorney Steven Shanker explains how American Transit’s insolvency puts more than 120,000 NYC drivers—and the riding public—at risk, and why it’s so difficul...

10/02/2025

https://youtu.be/nPyeuBHOX0U?si=3eR2IBsgZ9Z3H-qs

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09/30/2025

NYC TLC Market Update: Yellow Cab Trips Up 20%, Lyft Gaining On Uber

Lyft nears 30% HV app market share as Uber appears to be increasingly leaning on yellow cab dispatches (and perhaps pricing); EV TLC plate release in 2026 increasingly unlikely

https://automarketplace.substack.com/p/nyc-tlc-market-update-yellow-cab

09/29/2025

NYC TLC Approves New Insurance Rules, Wants To Freeze SHL Pilot at 550+ Plates

TLC Board officially approves no-fault insurance reforms, while signaling SHL Pilot cap at 550+ plates amid attrition and pending lawsuit

TLC Board officially approves no-fault insurance reforms, while signaling SHL Pilot cap at 550+ plates amid attrition and pending lawsuit

09/22/2025

NYC’s Deactivation Bill Could Redefine Uber and Lyft’s Power Over Drivers

Driver groups are split: NYTWA backs government oversight, IDG warns of a trap. Intro 276 would require Uber and Lyft to justify deactivations through a city-supported appeals system

Driver groups are split: NYTWA backs government oversight, IDG warns of a trap. Intro 276 would require Uber and Lyft to justify deactivations through a city-supported appeals system

09/17/2025

NYC Council Recap: TLC, DOT, EV Charging Map, AVs & Commuter Vans (Part 1)

Summary of joint NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission (TLC) and Department of Transportation (DOT) presentation during City Council Transportation & Infrastructure Committee public hearing

Summary of joint NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission (TLC) and Department of Transportation (DOT) presentation during City Council Transportation & Infrastructure Committee public hearing

09/17/2025

https://youtu.be/nZ2b4RI2a0s?si=fz_RtqN1sDX-kCFx

Summary of joint NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission (TLC) and Department of Transportation (DOT) presentation during City Council Transportation & Infrastructur...

09/17/2025

“If our city is truly prioritizing New Yorkers, drivers, and consumers, we would just reject autonomous vehicles. We should not be piloting ways...to get rid of jobs instead of improving conditions.” — NYC Council Member Alexa Avilés

Source: City Council Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Sep 15, 2025 (https://legistar.council.nyc.gov/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=1328975&GUID=0D452909-897D-42A8-857E-E6B55D6D5803&Options=info|&Search=)

09/17/2025

https://youtu.be/nJumYo2kWCg?si=u6Og9Z6K7F0D_31b

Summary of joint NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission (TLC) and Department of Transportation (DOT) presentation during City Council Transportation & Infrastructur...

09/11/2025

Strong TLC Driver Turnout Expected at Next Monday’s NYC Council Meeting

City Council to weigh bills on commuter vans, FHVs, and commercial curb access; drivers and IDG rally expected outside City Hall. Outcome could impact TLC plate and taxi medallion values

City Council to weigh bills on commuter vans, FHVs, and commercial curb access; drivers and IDG rally expected outside City Hall. Outcome could impact TLC plate and taxi medallion values