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🛋️ TLC Driver "Clubhouse" Opens On W. 22nd
A 3,000 sq ft "Taxi Clubhouse" opened in Manhattan at 161 W. 22nd St, near 7th Ave. Although reports say it's only open to yellow cab drivers, TLC confirms it's open to ANY licensed TLC driver
A dedicated space for NYC TLC drivers had an unveiling ceremony yesterday in Manhattan. The “Taxi Clubhouse” is located at 161 W. 22nd Street, near 7th Avenue. The 3,000 square foot space features a lounge area with massaging chairs, coffee machines, restrooms, gym area, prayer room, arcade games and has computers & printers.
The Clubhouse was financially backed by investment firm Marblegate, a large owner of and lender to the NYC taxi medallion industry. The investment firm has been a key player in helping enable a comprehensive taxi medallion debt restructuring, known as the Medallion Relief Program (MRP+).
The ceremony was attended by Marblegate Managing Partner Andrew Milgram, US Senator Chuck Schumer, NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission (TLC) Chair David Do and members of the New York Taxi Workers Alliance (NYTWA).
“It’s one thing to invest into the capital of this industry…But to invest into the people that give that capital its meaning is sometimes a complete step that not everybody in private capital has taken. And certainly nobody else I’ve seen in private capital in this industry has taken. And so, I think this is something that’s really dignifying, it’s energizing.”
- NYTWA President Bhairavi Desai
Is The Clubhouse Only For Yellow Cab Drivers?
The local ABC news report seems to incorrectly state that the Clubhouse is only open to yellow cab drivers. The TLC has confirmed the Taxi Clubhouse is open to ANY licensed NYC TLC driver, including those that work for app companies or other bases, including Uber & Lyft.
The Clubhouse’s initial hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 11am to 7pm, but that will likely be extended as more drivers frequent the space.
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Wonderful!
So, the clubhouse just went from 13k taxi-only drivers to over 150k all NYC TLC drivers. Better get some more chairs and make an extra urn of coffee.