David Yassky

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

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

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

New federal legislation would allow cities to set fuel-efficiency standards for taxis.

The city is pushing to increase fines for cab drivers who illegally refuse fares after a gruesome incident in Midtown.

The National Arts Club forgot to invite him to the first ceremony. But the cab driver finally got his award on Friday.

Riders also disliked the backseat TVs, according to a survey by the TLC as part of their "Taxi of Tomorrow" contest.

The TLC will reach out to Upper Manhattan riders about a new proposed fleet of cabs that can pick up street hails.

The sweep targeted the bar-brimmed Meatpacking District, the TLC says.

The new rules require drivers to provide a more "professional" appearance.

The mayor is expected to announce a plan to allow livery cabs to pick up passengers on outer borough streets.

Manhattan's taxi count drops from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., according to a study released by the Taxi and Limousine Commission.

The Taxi and Limousine Commission wants drivers to "present a professional appearance."

The City will adopt a fleet of uniform cabs produced exclusively for New York.