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Council Member Narcisse questions insurance implications for commuter vans

1:09:52

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Council Member Mercedes Narcisse inquires about potential insurance cost increases for commuter vans if street hails are allowed. She expresses concern about unintended consequences of the proposed bill and the existing challenges in obtaining insurance for commuter vans.

  • Narcisse asks if allowing street hails would cause a rise in insurance costs for commuter vans
  • She mentions hearing complaints about difficulties in obtaining insurance for commuter vans
  • Narcisse emphasizes her desire to avoid unintended consequences from passing the bill
Mercedes Narcisse
1:09:52
I always wonder with this bill.
1:09:54
Right?
1:09:55
If street tales are allowed, will this cause a rise in insurance for commuters' vans?
1:10:02
That's one.
1:10:04
I would assume so because I've been hearing a lot of complaining.
1:10:07
I see somebody here talking about insurances.
1:10:10
They it's hard to get when it when it comes to commuter vans.
1:10:16
If they can I mean, I'm assuming if they can stop anywhere, now the insurance will be a problem?
1:10:21
That's one.
1:10:25
Insurance has been an issue for for them for the past.
1:10:28
I don't know how long because I've been seeing this young man in my office.
1:10:31
I don't want this to be an unintended consequence of passage of this important bill.
1:10:38
So I would like for you to answer that before I ask my next question.
1:10:42
The few question.
1:10:43
Anyone?
1:10:43
Anyone?
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