BILL NUMBER: S6781B
SPONSOR: PARKER
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in
relation to allowing commuter vans to accept hails from prospective
passengers in the street; and providing for the repeal of such
provisions upon expiration thereof
 
PURPOSE:
To authorize a pilot program that would provide consumers additional
methods of transportation particularly in areas of the State deemed a
transportation desert.
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1 amends subdivision p of section 19-502 of the administrative
code of the city of New York to provide that no commuter van shall be
authorized to accept hails except as provided in subdivision c.
Section 2 amends paragraph 1 of subdivision a of section 19-504 of the
administrative code of the city of New York to add commuter vans as
vehicles that are authorized to accept hails from passengers in the
street.
Section 3 amends the section heading of section 19-516 of the adminis-
trative code of the city of New York.
Section 4 amends subdivision b of section 19-516 of the administrative
code of the city of New York and adds a new subdivision c.
Section 5 provides the effective date.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
Commuter vans play a vital role in the city of New York, catering to the
transportation needs of numerous individuals, whether it's commuting to
work, the airport, or events. However, to fully realize their potential
as a viable transportation option in the city of New York, it's essen-
tial to implement a pilot program. Presently, commuter vans are
restricted from picking up passengers who hail them on the streets, and
service usage is confined to pre-arranged bookings. Eliminating the
pre-arrangement requirement, as demonstrated through a pilot program,
would enhance the legitimacy of commuter van operations, and broaden
transportation options for passengers. This change would enable constit-
uents to reach their destinations swiftly and securely, thereby enhanc-
ing overall transportation efficiency and safety.
 
RIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
2021-2022: S.5320/A.9731 - Referred to Cities 1
2019-2020: S.6305/A.6735 - Referred to Cities
2017-2018: S.6621/A.7948 - Referred to Cities
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None to the State.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall have
become a law and shall expire and be deemed repealed June 30, 2027.