[Press Conference 6.27.10] Taxi Driver Protection Act Passes!

NY State Assemblyman Rory Lancman and Bhairavi Desai of the New York Taxi Workers Alliance (NYTWA) speak about the recent passing of the Taxi Driver Protection Act (A.10058-A/S.7022-A). Senate Vote: 60 Yes, 0 No // Assembly Vote: 141 Yes, 1 No.

This bill increases the penalties on assaults against taxicab, black car, and livery drivers and requires a sticker in every taxicab: "WARNING: Assaulting A Taxi Driver Is Punishable By Up To Twenty-Five Years In Prison." On misdemeanor assaults which carry maximum one year prison, the penalty will increase to a mandatory two year prison term if the victim is a driver. On felony assaults, there will be a penalty enhancement of five additional years to the term if the victim is a driver. The bill now goes to the Governor for signing.

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Nonprofits & Activism

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• New York Taxi Workers Alliance
• NYTWA
• Bhairavi Desai
• Rory Lancman
• taxis
• taxi drivers
• worker rights
• worker safety
• NYC
• state legislature
• Taxi Driver Protection Act
• press conference
• cab drivers
• New York Senate
• New York Assembly

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