Bill > S04105

This bill allows certain commuter vans to accept street hails (pick up passengers directly from the street) in specific New York City community districts, which is currently prohibited. The bill establishes a program where commuter vans—defined as vehicles with 9-20 passenger capacity—can be licensed to pick up passengers by hail in Manhattan Community District 2, and several Brooklyn and Queens community districts. The program explicitly prohibits street hails at airports and any other areas the commission may designate. Commuter van services will still be required to primarily operate through prearranged transportation, and the city's transportation commission must submit an annual report by February 1st, 2028, evaluating the program's impact and providing recommendations about expanding street hail authorization. The bill modifies existing administrative code to implement these changes, and will take effect 90 days after becoming law. This represents a limited experiment in allowing more flexible transportation options in specific urban neighborhoods, with built-in mechanisms for ongoing assessment and potential future expansion.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4105