NYC City News for FHV Drivers

Latest NYC city news relevant to For-Hire Vehicle drivers, TLC regulations, and transportation policy updates.

• Empower: The New Rideshare App Shaking Up NYC -- and Facing a City Lawsuit — A driver-first app that lets TLC drivers keep 100% of fares is booming in NYC -- but the city says it is operating illegally and has gone to court.
• Luxury Rideshare App Wheely Launches in New York City — London-based Wheely brings its high-end, chauffeur-style service to NYC, targeting business and luxury riders.
• YUR Drivers Network Brings No-Surge Pricing and Higher Driver Pay to NYC — A homegrown rideshare app promises flat fares with no surge pricing and pays drivers up to 71% of each fare.
• Waymo Robotaxi Testing Ends in NYC as Permits Expire — Self-driving car testing has paused in New York City after Waymo's permits expired and a state expansion plan was pulled.
• High-Volume FHV Driver Pay Rises 3.36% — Minimum pay for Uber and Lyft drivers went up 3.36% under TLC Industry Notice #26-03.
• No New FHV Plates Until at Least 2027, TLC Says — The TLC's annual review found no need for new for-hire vehicle licenses before 2027 -- with one exception for accessible vehicles.
• FHV Insurance Requirement Lowered to $100,000 — The City Council cut the required no-fault coverage for for-hire vehicles from $200,000 to $100,000.