REMARKS
Overview of topics to be discussed in the hearing
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Council Member Brooks-Powers outlines the various topics that will be addressed during the hearing, emphasizing the challenges faced by drivers in recent years.
- Topics include TLC's electrification efforts, yellow cab retirement, cyclist safety decals, Uber's partnership with Yellow Cabs, and insurance requirements
- Particular emphasis on understanding the potential impact of limited personal injury protection (PIP) requirements
- The discussion will consider effects on drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and all New Yorkers
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
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These have not been easy years for drivers topics discussed above, we will be delving into a wide variety of topics pertaining to the TLC, including TLC's electrification efforts, yellow cab retirement, TLC's decals for drivers in regards to cyclists, Uber's partnership with Yellow Cabs, insurance requirements for vehicles, and other major issues in the industry.
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In particular, I wanna better understand the potential impact of limited personal injury protection or pit requirements currently mandated by TLC and the effects that would have on drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and all New Yorkers.