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New York Today: Capping Uber New York Today: Capping Uber
(about 7 hours later)
Good morning on this bright Wednesday.Good morning on this bright Wednesday.
New York City officially pumped the brakes on Uber and other ride-hailing services.New York City officially pumped the brakes on Uber and other ride-hailing services.
Mayor Bill de Blasio signed a bill into law yesterday that limits the number of ride-share vehicles in the city.Mayor Bill de Blasio signed a bill into law yesterday that limits the number of ride-share vehicles in the city.
“It’s time for the big corporations to take a back seat and for working people to take the wheel,” Mr. de Blasio said at the bill signing at City Hall.“It’s time for the big corporations to take a back seat and for working people to take the wheel,” Mr. de Blasio said at the bill signing at City Hall.
The pioneering law is meant to address congestion, driver wages and the weakening of the taxi industry.The pioneering law is meant to address congestion, driver wages and the weakening of the taxi industry.
Here’s what the law means for New Yorkers.Here’s what the law means for New Yorkers.
Will there be fewer ride-share vehicles?Will there be fewer ride-share vehicles?
No. The number of vehicles in the city will be capped at its current level — around 100,000. The new law limits new ride-share vehicles for a year as the city studies the environmental and economic impact of ride-sharing services. Yesterday was the last day that a driver could register a vehicle with a ride-hailing service, although the law allows companies to add wheelchair-accessible vehicles.No. The number of vehicles in the city will be capped at its current level — around 100,000. The new law limits new ride-share vehicles for a year as the city studies the environmental and economic impact of ride-sharing services. Yesterday was the last day that a driver could register a vehicle with a ride-hailing service, although the law allows companies to add wheelchair-accessible vehicles.
What will change for riders?What will change for riders?
The mayor’s office said that riders should not see a change in service and should not notice any significant increase in wait times. The mayor’s office also doesn’t expect to see a significant increase in fares.The mayor’s office said that riders should not see a change in service and should not notice any significant increase in wait times. The mayor’s office also doesn’t expect to see a significant increase in fares.
Uber, however, argues that the cap will mean fewer cars for passengers who want them, especially in the boroughs outside Manhattan. “We’re worried the impact will be felt the most in areas not well served by mass transit and where taxis refuse to travel,” said Jason Post, director of public affairs for Uber. Mr. Post said prices for Uber riders would not rise immediately, but could go up in the future.Uber, however, argues that the cap will mean fewer cars for passengers who want them, especially in the boroughs outside Manhattan. “We’re worried the impact will be felt the most in areas not well served by mass transit and where taxis refuse to travel,” said Jason Post, director of public affairs for Uber. Mr. Post said prices for Uber riders would not rise immediately, but could go up in the future.
What does it mean for drivers?What does it mean for drivers?
Aside from capping the number of vehicles, the package of bills signed yesterday also raised the minimum wage of drivers to $17.22, after expenses. The new minimum wage would bump driver’s incomes by about 23 percent, on average. Many yellow-cab and Uber drivers support the cap and say they hope that the new law will translate into less competition, more customers and higher incomes.Aside from capping the number of vehicles, the package of bills signed yesterday also raised the minimum wage of drivers to $17.22, after expenses. The new minimum wage would bump driver’s incomes by about 23 percent, on average. Many yellow-cab and Uber drivers support the cap and say they hope that the new law will translate into less competition, more customers and higher incomes.
What’s next?What’s next?
After a year, the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission will be allowed to regulate the number of for-hire vehicles on the road. Presently, up to 40 percent of ride-sharing vehicles are unoccupied at any given time, according to a study commissioned by the T.L.C. Those empty cars add to the street congestion and increase competition among drivers. The city is considering establishing an occupancy rate that is healthier for the city, said a spokesman for the mayor’s office. If successful, the law could become a model for other cities or states that want to regulate the industry.After a year, the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission will be allowed to regulate the number of for-hire vehicles on the road. Presently, up to 40 percent of ride-sharing vehicles are unoccupied at any given time, according to a study commissioned by the T.L.C. Those empty cars add to the street congestion and increase competition among drivers. The city is considering establishing an occupancy rate that is healthier for the city, said a spokesman for the mayor’s office. If successful, the law could become a model for other cities or states that want to regulate the industry.
Here’s what else is happening:Here’s what else is happening:
Finally, a day of beautiful (but balmy) weather.Finally, a day of beautiful (but balmy) weather.
Sunny skies today for your midweek pick-me-up, with a sizzling high just above 90.Sunny skies today for your midweek pick-me-up, with a sizzling high just above 90.
Same vibe tomorrow.Same vibe tomorrow.
• A federal judge ruled that Harvey Weinstein could be sued under a federal sex-trafficking statute, which can result in additional lawsuits. [New York Times]• A federal judge ruled that Harvey Weinstein could be sued under a federal sex-trafficking statute, which can result in additional lawsuits. [New York Times]
• Sikhs in New Jersey are rising to political prominence, underscoring the increasing power that their immigrant community now holds. [New York Times]• Sikhs in New Jersey are rising to political prominence, underscoring the increasing power that their immigrant community now holds. [New York Times]
• The Yale professor who ignited debates and propelled a national conversation around free speech on college campuses has been awarded the university’s highest honor. [New York Times]• The Yale professor who ignited debates and propelled a national conversation around free speech on college campuses has been awarded the university’s highest honor. [New York Times]
• A woman who was charged with causing her fiancé’s death while the two were kayaking will still receive a portion of his life insurance money. [New York Times]• A woman who was charged with causing her fiancé’s death while the two were kayaking will still receive a portion of his life insurance money. [New York Times]
• Whenever Joaquín Guzmán Loera, the Mexican drug lord best known as El Chapo, has a court date, traffic into Brooklyn becomes a nightmare. The judge in the case says he has a solution. [New York Times]• Whenever Joaquín Guzmán Loera, the Mexican drug lord best known as El Chapo, has a court date, traffic into Brooklyn becomes a nightmare. The judge in the case says he has a solution. [New York Times]
• Flash floods swept through New York and New Jersey over the last three days. Here’s what the damage looked like. [New York Times]• Flash floods swept through New York and New Jersey over the last three days. Here’s what the damage looked like. [New York Times]
• Letitia James, a candidate for New York attorney general, says she doesn’t need a nickname to take on Wall Street abuses. [New York Times]• Letitia James, a candidate for New York attorney general, says she doesn’t need a nickname to take on Wall Street abuses. [New York Times]
• Two sisters who worked as lunch ladies in New Canaan, Conn., are accused of stealing nearly $500,000 in cash from school cafeterias. [New York Times]• Two sisters who worked as lunch ladies in New Canaan, Conn., are accused of stealing nearly $500,000 in cash from school cafeterias. [New York Times]
• This New York City restaurant is less riotous than it was in its heyday, but still, not much has changed since 1975. [New York Times]• This New York City restaurant is less riotous than it was in its heyday, but still, not much has changed since 1975. [New York Times]
• Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo signed a new anti-hazing law that will prohibit certain physical actions that go along with sorority and fraternity hazing rituals. [Gothamist]• Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo signed a new anti-hazing law that will prohibit certain physical actions that go along with sorority and fraternity hazing rituals. [Gothamist]
• The former Jersey City police chief who stole over $20,000 through a “no show” job related to the housing authority was sentenced to two years’ probation. [NJ.com]• The former Jersey City police chief who stole over $20,000 through a “no show” job related to the housing authority was sentenced to two years’ probation. [NJ.com]
• Parking meters in some Brooklyn neighborhoods will increase their rates for the first time in nearly five years. [Bklyner]• Parking meters in some Brooklyn neighborhoods will increase their rates for the first time in nearly five years. [Bklyner]
• Today’s Metropolitan Diary: “The Portable A.T.M.”• Today’s Metropolitan Diary: “The Portable A.T.M.”
• For a global look at what’s happening, see Your Morning Briefing.• For a global look at what’s happening, see Your Morning Briefing.
• “Jazz+Wednesdays,” an American Songbook concert by the Bill Wurtzel Trio, at the American Folk Art Museum on the Upper West Side. 2 p.m. [Free]• “Jazz+Wednesdays,” an American Songbook concert by the Bill Wurtzel Trio, at the American Folk Art Museum on the Upper West Side. 2 p.m. [Free]
• “A Space Odyssey,” part of a summer block party series celebrating East Harlem, brings space-age pop music and futuristic performances to the Museum of the City of New York. 6 p.m. [Free, register here]• “A Space Odyssey,” part of a summer block party series celebrating East Harlem, brings space-age pop music and futuristic performances to the Museum of the City of New York. 6 p.m. [Free, register here]
• Strictly Tango hosts an evening of music, storytelling, performances and dance classes at Hunters Point South Park in Queens. 6 p.m. [Free]• Strictly Tango hosts an evening of music, storytelling, performances and dance classes at Hunters Point South Park in Queens. 6 p.m. [Free]
• As part of the Big City Book Club, Ginia Bellafante, the Big City columnist, interviews David Duchovny, the actor and author of “Miss Subways,” at the New York Transit Museum in Downtown Brooklyn. 6:30 p.m. [$25]
• Outdoor movie night: “Die Hard” and “Black Panther” in Brooklyn; “Lady Bird,” “Wall-E,” “Crooklyn” and “The Nut Job 2” in Manhattan; “Tampopo” in Queens. Times vary. [Free]• Outdoor movie night: “Die Hard” and “Black Panther” in Brooklyn; “Lady Bird,” “Wall-E,” “Crooklyn” and “The Nut Job 2” in Manhattan; “Tampopo” in Queens. Times vary. [Free]
• TimesTalks hosts a discussion about the Sundance hit “Juliet, Naked” — with Rose Byrne, Chris O’Dowd and Jesse Peretz — at Cadillac House in Lower Manhattan. 8 p.m. [$45; tickets here]• TimesTalks hosts a discussion about the Sundance hit “Juliet, Naked” — with Rose Byrne, Chris O’Dowd and Jesse Peretz — at Cadillac House in Lower Manhattan. 8 p.m. [$45; tickets here]
• Looking ahead: On Thursday, Sept. 20, as part of the Big City Book Club, Ginia Bellafante, the Big City columnist, interviews David Duchovny, the actor and author of “Miss Subways,” at the New York Transit Museum in Downtown Brooklyn. 6:30 p.m. [$25] (This event is on Sept. 20, not today as we mentioned earlier.)
• Mets at Orioles, 7:05 p.m. (SNY). Yankees host Rays, 7:05 p.m. (YES). New York Liberty at Las Vegas Aces, 10 p.m.• Mets at Orioles, 7:05 p.m. (SNY). Yankees host Rays, 7:05 p.m. (YES). New York Liberty at Las Vegas Aces, 10 p.m.
• Alternate-side parking is suspended.• Alternate-side parking is suspended.
• For more events, see The New York Times’s Arts & Entertainment guide.• For more events, see The New York Times’s Arts & Entertainment guide.
The Little League World Series begins tomorrow, and young New York athletes will be taking the diamond in full force.The Little League World Series begins tomorrow, and young New York athletes will be taking the diamond in full force.
The Mid Island Little League team from Staten Island, representing the Mid-Atlantic region, is one of eight teams from the United States and eight international teams — from as far away as South Korea and Australia — participating in the 10-day tournament in Williamsport, Pa.The Mid Island Little League team from Staten Island, representing the Mid-Atlantic region, is one of eight teams from the United States and eight international teams — from as far away as South Korea and Australia — participating in the 10-day tournament in Williamsport, Pa.
Our home team advanced after the starting pitcher Gregory Bruno, 12, threw a perfect game on Sunday, helping to lead New York to a 4-0 win over a Little League team from Berlin, Md.Our home team advanced after the starting pitcher Gregory Bruno, 12, threw a perfect game on Sunday, helping to lead New York to a 4-0 win over a Little League team from Berlin, Md.
Congratulations, boys!Congratulations, boys!
Staten Island faces the Midwest region champions, the Grandview Little League team from Des Moines, on Thursday at 3 p.m., and you can watch on ESPN. (Here’s the full schedule.)Staten Island faces the Midwest region champions, the Grandview Little League team from Des Moines, on Thursday at 3 p.m., and you can watch on ESPN. (Here’s the full schedule.)
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