AGENCY TESTIMONY
Discussion of Intro 939 on commuter van street hails
1:25:53
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24 sec
Commissioner Do discusses Intro 939, which would authorize commuter vans to accept street hails. He expresses TLC's support for the legislation and suggests a potential modification.
- Currently, TLC-licensed commuter vans are only authorized to provide prearranged service
- TLC supports the legislation as a way to align local law with common industry practices
- The bill would increase transportation options in communities underserved by public transportation
- TLC suggests specifying geographic areas where street hails would be permitted, such as only in the outer boroughs
David Do
1:25:53
Currently, TLC licensed commuter vans are only authorized to provide prearranged service.
1:25:58
TLC supports this legislation as a way to align local law with common industry practices and increase options in communities underserved by public transportation.
1:26:08
However, it may be helpful to Fi within the bill, the geographic areas where street hails would be permitted, for example, only in the outer boroughs.