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Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 · 10:30 AM AM · 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 2

TL;DR

The Transportation Committee held hearings on a new law to protect ride-hail drivers (like Uber and Lyft drivers) from being unfairly kicked off apps without proper process. The committee approved the new protections despite the Mayor's veto, moving the bill forward for consideration by the full City Council.

Key Decisions

  • New protections for ride-hail drivers against wrongful deactivation Passed
  • Mayor's veto of the driver protection law Filed (rejected by committee)
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Agenda

  1. Int 0276-2024 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the wrongful deactivation of high-volume for-hire vehicle drivers
    Introduction
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

  2. M 0004-2026 Communication from the Mayor – Veto and disapproval of Introductory Number 276-A of 2024 - A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the wrongful deactivation of high-volume for-hire vehicle drivers
    Mayor's Message
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Mayor's Message was Hearing Held by Committee

  3. Roll Call
  4. Int 0276-2024 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the wrongful deactivation of high-volume for-hire vehicle drivers
    Introduction
    Action: Approved by Committee Passed

    This Introduction was Approved by Committee

  5. M 0004-2026 Communication from the Mayor – Veto and disapproval of Introductory Number 276-A of 2024 - A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the wrongful deactivation of high-volume for-hire vehicle drivers
    Mayor's Message
    Action: Filed by Committee

    This Mayor's Message was Filed by Committee