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David Yassky

Recent Headlines

New York City

April 22, 2013

Mayor Bloomberg Touts First Electric Taxi For 'Cleaner City'

Mayor Bloomberg introduced the Nissan LEAF taxi, which he said will help make the city cleaner.

New York City

December 13, 2012

TLC Approves App Pilot Program to Help New Yorkers Hail Cabs

Passengers will be able to use apps to hail cabs beginning this February.

New York City

September 14, 2012

TLC Launches Dispatch System for Wheelchair-Accessible Cabs

The system would provide accessible cabs on demand for people with disabilities.

New York City

June 28, 2012

Appeals Court Overturns Ruling that Would Have Made More Taxis Accessible

The court ruled in favor of the TLC, which has claimed it has no obligation to make cabs accessible.

New York City

May 24, 2012

Bloomberg Backs Taxi Fare Hike

Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Thursday he supports a taxi fare hike to compensate for higher fuel costs.

New York City

May 21, 2012

Taxi Fares Could Jump by 20 Percent, Sources Say

The Taxi and Limousine Commission will hold a hearing on the proposal May 31, 2012.

Harlem

April 19, 2012

Livery Cab Street Hail Plan Gets Green Light

Yellow cab medallion owners are furious about the measure, which they say will cripple their investments.

Manhattan

March 22, 2012

Plan to Add Vending Machines to Taxis Wins Top 'Next Idea' Prize

A team of entrepreneurs wants to install vending machines in the back of cabs.

Manhattan

March 22, 2012

City to Seek Appeal of Federal Court Ruling on Taxi Accessibility

In December, a judge ruled the city's taxi fleet was in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Manhattan

March 01, 2012

iPads Coming to Some Taxis

Drivers applaud TLC's approval of a pilot program to test iPad-based credit card readers. 

South Bronx

January 31, 2012

Shopping Cart Toss Mall Rejected Livery Cab Stand Plan, Officials Say

The TLC had hoped to implement a livery stand system at the Gateway Center. The mall has its own system.

Manhattan

January 10, 2012

Taxi Drivers Offered New Handicap-Accessible Option in Model Cab

A new handicap-accessible taxi, the MV-1, was unveiled Tuesday.

Washington Heights & Inwood

August 30, 2011

TLC Head Thanks Cabbies for Efforts During Hurricane Irene

TLC Commissioner David Yassky visited Washington Heights Tuesday to thank livery drivers for their service during Hurricane Irene.

Manhattan

June 20, 2011

Taxi Plan Would Legalize Street Hails Uptown

The legislation is the latest attempt at making taxis more accessible to Upper Manhattan and the outer boroughs.

Manhattan

June 07, 2011

Livery Cab Depots Shut As Drivers Rally at City Hall

Livery drivers descended on City Hall to demand that they be allowed to continue to serve the city.