A new law mandates the city’s mayor to create a transition plan by next spring for the remaining taxi drivers and the broader industry, aiming to address job displacement amid regulatory changes. With over 150 drivers still operating under the old system, officials must outline strategies to assist them in securing alternative employment. The measure reflects broader efforts to modernize transportation services while ensuring affected workers are not left without support. Details on how the plan will be structured and funded remain unclear.
The legislation requires Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s office to develop a plan by next April to help the more than 150 remaining drivers and the rest of the industry find other jobs.
