NYTWA's SHL Pilot Appeal Could Curb TLC’s Power to Issue New FHV Licenses

New York Taxi Workers Alliance (NYTWA) argues SHL pilot program risks reducing drivers' net income by approximately 6%

As first reported by Bloomberg Law, a panel of Manhattan appellate judges signaled support for a New York Taxi Workers Alliance (NYTWA) challenge to a NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission (TLC)-authorized green cab, or SHL, pilot program.

“This is an appeal of an Article 78 proceeding seeking to declare unlawful and enjoin implementation of a Taxi and Limousine Commission ("TLC") pilot program that authorizes an additional 2,500 For-Hire Vehicle ("FHV") licenses in violation of TLC rules, for use with Street Hail Livery ("SHL") permits whose issuance conflicts with state law. Respondents-Respondents implemented this unlawful pilot program without engaging in the regulatory review required to issue new FHV licenses, which includes review of the impact new FHV licenses will have on driver income. Now, drivers across the industry face the risk of diminished income should the additional FHV licenses, which Respondents-Respondents number at nearly 2,000, become operational.”

- New York Taxi Worke…