Join facebook to connect with ydanis rodriguez and others you may know. The full effects of the vehicle cap are unknown, rodriguez stated in a july 19 tweet, and such a vote should have waited until the tlc has permanent leadership. Mar 29, 2020 that would change under a bill introduced in september by city councilman ydanis rodriguez, which is supported by firefly, as well as the independent drivers guild, a labor group that reportedly gets funding from uber. He is known for his arrest at an occupy wall street rally in november 2011, and was profiled for the act in time. City records show firefly hired a lobbying firm to lobby rodriguez and other city officials on rooftop advertising rules in august. Uber and lyft may have to submit even more data to the.
Elected in 2009 and reelected in 20, council member rodriguez represents the people of washington heights, inwood and. Transportation chair ydanis rodriguez told meera joshi, chair of the taxi and limousine commission, that he wants to talk more about the chain of accountability following cabinvolved crashes, and a representative from lyft to whom greenfield was far more cordial said trip data requested by the tlc, and currently withheld by uber, can help. May 14, 2018 city councilman ydanis rodriguez is calling on the taxi and limousine commission tlc to absolve fines it has levied against drivers that are not related to pedestrian safety, a move he argues is. Nov 07, 2017 ydanis rodriguez democratic party is a member of the new york city council, representing district 10. Jun 30, 2015 three months ago, the new york city taxi industry put forward a proposal to cap ubers growth and limit competition in the marketplace. New york wages war on ridesharing apps by capping the number of cars allowed to offer rides to new yorkers, creating a high minimum wage for appbased drivers, and heaping growing taxes and fines onto platformbased rides. Despites rodriguezs hope to include uber and lyft as part of the solution, recent reports claim that the apps are barring workers from applying for unemployment. Council member ydanis rodriguez, represents the 10 th council district, which includes the neighborhoods of washington heights, inwood and marble hill. It has always been difficult to be an immigrant, but today our communities are more fearful than ever before. Uber joins forces with former new york city council foe to promote carpooling. It can cover a months worth of fuel expenses or after school child care.
Ridehailing apps such as uber and lyft have been so disruptive to new york citys taxi industry, they are causing lenders to fail. These neighborhoods, filled with hardworking residents, continuously strive to maintain a robust and authentic identity of a multicultural, working class. Uber and lyft may have to submit even more data to the taxi and limousine commission. Killing 10,000 nyc jobs, with one taxibacked bill uber blog. Nyc lawmakers take aim at uber again new york city, ny. He is on the ballot in the democratic primary on june 23, 2020. Jul 02, 2015 uber s going to war with new york city. New york city councilman ydanis rodriguezs preposterous attack on uber. Meanwhile, uber has sent out mailers targeting city council members on the plan. Committee chair ydanis rodriguez said hes proposing a new bill. Sep 26, 2017 committee chair ydanis rodriguez said hes proposing a new bill. Uber and companies were able to come into the market totally unregulated, levin said. That vote was rushed, said councilman ydanis rodriguez, chair of the city councils transportation committee. Josh mohrer front c, ubers general manager for new york, speaks to the media while uber riders and driverpartners take part in a rally on the steps of new york city hall against proposed.
In an effort to help drivers, the tlc has unveiled a plan to directly hire licensed cab drivers to deliver food to new yorkers in need during the crisis. New york city councilman ydanis rodriguez s preposterous attack on uber. As a student leader, he challenged a proposal that would increase the cost of tuition for more than 93,000 cuny students by over a thousand dollars. Uber, lyft take down not just cab drivers, but also. Councilman ydanis rodriguez, an outspoken critic of uber released a flurry of virulently anti uber tweets, eventually setting off a twitter feud between himself and an uber spokesman. We are thankful to chairman ydanis rodriguez and members of the city. 177th street, ground floor new york, ny 10033 9175212616 phone 9175211293 fax. Nyc lawmakers take aim at uber again new york city, ny patch.
Councilman ydanis rodriguez plans to introduce a new bill that would force rideshare companies to not only tell the city and cops when one of their drivers breaks the law, but also increase. There is literally no other greater champion for our community, our voice. Taxi drivers are hoping for a bailout as business stalls amid. Council members grill uber on prices, but what about. Uber, lyft take down not just cab drivers, but also lenders. Dec 29, 2019 uber driver jonathan ortiz is running for congress. The bill would require the taxi and limousine commission to issue permits to allow exterior rooftop advertising on any type of for.
Struggling nyc cabs may add surge pricing to compete with. Struggling nyc cabs may add surge pricing to compete with uber and lyft. Uber drivers protest, tlc holds a public hearing observer. Is the nyc lawmaker leading the charge against uber getting. By march 2015, about,000 carservice drivers were using uber s. Council members grill uber on prices, but what about safety. The ongoing war on immigrants is felt in every facet of our days. Uber driver jonathan ortiz is running for congress. House to represent new yorks 15th congressional district. It was a damp and windy tuesday morning just before thanksgiving when city councilman ydanis rodriguez lined up supporters from the livery industry, stood in front of city hall and. Weve been closely following the fight in nyc over rooftop advertising, and it looks like theres a new bill being introduced by transportation committee chairman ydanis rodriguez to overturn the tlcs ban. It will allow an individual who owns a medallion to have two cars instead of.
Three months ago, the new york city taxi industry put forward a proposal to cap ubers growth and limit competition in the marketplace. According to a morgan stanley report, there were 11. Uber joins forces with former new york city council foe to. Taxi panic button proposal stirs questions about safety. It will allow an individual who owns a medallion to have two cars instead of one, rodriguez said.
Oct 06, 2016 the woman is suing the uber driver who allegedly attacked her and the company over alleged lack of cooperation with police by peisze cheng published october 6, 2016 updated on october 6. City councilman ydanis rodriguez is calling on the taxi and limousine commission tlc to absolve fines it has levied against drivers that are not related to pedestrian safety, a. Is the nyc lawmaker leading the charge against uber. Jan 31, 2020 struggling nyc cabs may add surge pricing to compete with uber and lyft. The business model of uber and lyftis destroying every driver across the sector, said desai. The woman is suing the uber driver who allegedly attacked her and the company over alleged lack of cooperation with police by peisze cheng published october 6, 2016. Yellow taxi drivers can now lease on commission click to read. Nyc cracks down on uber, lyft with newdriver cap august 8, 2018 august 8. The news of the suicide comes on the same day that the city council passed a bill introduced by council member ydanis rodriguez that will create a commission to look at falling taxi medallion. Im running for congress because our community is under attack. Meet the uber driver aiming to rep the south bronx in congress by shant shahrigian, new york daily news. Apr 30, 2018 nyc lawmakers take aim at uber again new york city, ny the city council is taking another shot at tightening the citys regulatory grip on appbased car services. Yellow cab industry bashes proposal to let uber and lyft. By not limiting driver shift lengths, uber has continued to show its callous disregard not only for safety but for all other concerns except making money, wrote david beier, president of the committee for taxi safety, a proyellowcab advocacy group, in a letter to council member ydanis rodriguez.
Lawmakers want uber, lyft to id drivers accused of crimes. Uber driver running to rep south bronx in congress new. Three months ago, the new york city taxi industry put forward a proposal to cap uber s growth and limit competition in the marketplace. Ydanis rodriguez democratic party is a member of the new york city council, representing district 10. Dec 12, 2019 weve been closely following the fight in nyc over rooftop advertising, and it looks like theres a new bill being introduced by transportation committee chairman ydanis rodriguez to overturn the tlcs ban.
Nyc lawmakers take aim at uber again new york city, ny the city council is taking another shot at tightening the citys regulatory grip on appbased car services. Amanda ottaway, courthouse news service speaker johnson recognized the deceased drivers at wednesdays meeting. Uber and lyft may have to submit even more data to the taxi. Yellow cab operators are crying no fare over a bill that would allow uber and lyft vehicles to carry rooftop advertisement prospectively draining yet another revenue source from traditional. Regulatory agendanyc tlc fiscal year ending 63020 click to read. In one exchange, councilman ydanis rodriguez, who chairs the transportation committee that hosted todays hearing, asked uber who, exactly, has access to the companys god view, which allows the. Drivers call for emergency hearings after rushed vote. Ydanis rodriguez born june 18, 1965 is the council member for the 10th district of the new york city council. Uber, lyft grilled over privacy at ny city council meeting. Nov 12, 2018 councilman ydanis rodriguez plans to introduce a new bill that would force rideshare companies to not only tell the city and cops when one of their drivers breaks the law, but also increase. Jan 12, 2015 transportation chair ydanis rodriguez told meera joshi, chair of the taxi and limousine commission, that he wants to talk more about the chain of accountability following cabinvolved crashes, and a representative from lyft to whom greenfield was far more cordial said trip data requested by the tlc, and currently withheld by uber, can help. Taxi drivers are hoping for a bailout as business stalls.
The district includes washington heights, inwood, and marble hill in manhattan. City council member ydanis rodriguez, who chairs the council. Nyc council transportation committee chair ydanis rodriguez joins our call for taxi exemption from congestion surcharge new york, ny on tuesday, may 21, two days after the new york times published a scathing investigative serieson the financial crisis for yellow cab ownerdrivers and the new york daily news published a story on how uber and lyft have destroyed. Amnesty for taxi driver fines pushed by councilman rodriguez. But the city councils transportation chairman, ydanis rodriguez, a solid friend to the traditional medallion industry, showed the room his support for the changes.
Rodriguez democratic party is running for election to the u. This new bill, introduced by councilmen ydanis rodriguez and stephen levin, would limit uber to 1% growth for at least a year while the city studies the effect of the forhire vehicle industry on traffic congestion, pollution and quality of life. New york city councilman ydanis rodriguez is introducing legislation tuesday that would require uber and lyft and other transportation companies to submit the fare and wheelchair accessibility data on every ride to the tlc. Uber is considering adding an s o s button to its app in american cities after introducing the feature in india. Council member ydanis rodriguez has embodied the true essence of advocacy, activism and leadership since his days as a student at the city university of new york cuny. In an effort to help drivers, the tlc has unveiled a plan to directly hire licensed cab drivers. Councilman ydanis rodriguez pushing to be citys next taxi. Get the latest ydanis rodriguez news, articles, videos and photos on the new york post. Mar 26, 2020 despites rodriguezs hope to include uber and lyft as part of the solution, recent reports claim that the apps are barring workers from applying for unemployment. One nasty mailer said councilman ydanis rodriguez, who backs legislation for the taxi cap, is waging a war on uber. Aug 08, 2018 new york city councilmember ruben diaz sr. Council member ydanis rodriguez introduced a bill that would allow medallion owners to. The bill would require the taxi and limousine commission to issue permits to allow exterior rooftop advertising on any type of forhire vehicle provided such advertising complies with. Bill to protect car services from uber raises questions.
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