Last week, the CDC extended its mask mandate for public transportation (including FHVs) through 5/3. However, a federal judge has struck that down. For NYC however, the TLC has not yet changed its mask mandate for drivers and passengers. Read more below.
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Mayor de Blasio has announced the return of temporarily expanded pedestrian space around Rockefeller Center & Radio City Music Hall. For a full list of closures & affected streets, please visit the link below and share this information with your drivers!
https://t.co/C7DqD9tOcW
The Black Car Fund will be providing seatbelt stickers for their Member Bases for FREE.
Stickers are available for pick up for Member Bases at Vital Transportation:
4124 38th St
Queens, NY 11101
Monday to Friday
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
#BCAC#TheBlackCarFund#BCFBenefits#BuckleUp
Despite the promises of Vision Zero, traffic fatalities have jumped 30% since the pandemic started. Mayor de Blasio has vowed to address this after a new report showed the NYPD has pulled back from enforcement against reckless driving. Read more:
https://t.co/AT8AvKmQci
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Governor Cuomo announced that the U.S. Transportation Department has given NYC the green light to move forward with its next step towards implementing congestion pricing: an environmental assessment. Read more below:
https://t.co/Rk5P0YAUd3
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A new NYS bill aims to create an advisory committee within the MTA to draw up a plan for bike and pedestrian access on the agencyโs bridges and public transportation stations. Read more below.
https://t.co/sBNXwBBqYL
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Please be advised that due to the inclement weather, all TLC vehicle inspection appointments on 2/18 and the morning of 2/19 have been rescheduled. Drivers who have any questions can reach out to the TLC at [email protected]#WinterStorm#VehicleInspections#NYBCAC
Beginning tomorrow, Feb. 10, CitiField will serve as a vaccination site and half of all the appointments are being reserved for TLC Licensees and food delivery workers! You can make an appointment at https://t.co/3xn9z8ASrw
https://t.co/HT0zUF251A
#CovidVaccine#COVID19
One of the biggest stories to come out of this election, is the passing of Prop 22 by California's voters. This result will likely affect how the rest of the country, including NY, addresses issues in the gig economy. Read more here:
https://t.co/lR9pDq9TOH
#BCAC#Prop22#AB5
NYC will soon solicit bids for a new electric scooter micro transportation program. Companies like Bird, Lime, Lyft, Spin, and Link will all compete for the opportunity to establish themselves here in NYC. https://t.co/FFIdFPrGto
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Ford to recall 700,000 vehicles because of back up cameras going dark. The recall is expected to start Nov. 7. Read this article for further information and to see which models are being recalled. https://t.co/izQDzEdnpM
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A transportation report conducted by Transportation Alternatives suggests New York Cityโs traffic likely to skyrocket. Factors include people returning to work, less public transit use, and more bicycles.
https://t.co/5WE2ndVGqw
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MTA Chief Development Officer, Janno Lieber, recently said that the Congestion Pricing initiative has been further delayed. 2021 seems unlikely.
Read about the delay in more detail at
https://t.co/QZKK8Qs7Ql
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Attention members! On 7/15 at 1:30pm, we will be hosting a webinar, exclusively for our members in good standing, on the basics of Social Media and how it can be used to promote your businesses,
If you want to attend, please RSVP by email to [email protected].
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Attention! Due to the Cityโs curfew being lifted, effective immediately, there will no longer be any restrictions on FHV service. Drivers and operators can resume business as usual, while continuing to take all necessary precautions against COVID-19.
As you know, last night @nyctaxi temporarily suspended FHV service throughout the City between the hours of 8PM and 12:30AM. Today, it was announced that this FHV service suspension will continue to be suspended between 8PM and 12:30AM until Monday, June 8th.
#NYBCAC#Curfew
BREAKING: The city just announced that FHV services are suspended from 8 PM June 2, 2020 to 12:30 AM, June 3. FHVs may resume service at 12:30 AM June 3, to assist essential workers coming and going to work or individuals seeking medical treatment/supplies.