Bill > A08940

This bill amends the New York General Business Law to extend price gouging protections to for-hire transportation services during states of emergency or market disruptions. Specifically, the bill prohibits excessive pricing for various transportation services, including ridesharing platforms (like Uber and Lyft), taxicabs, livery vehicles, black cars, limousines, and buses (excluding government-operated public transportation), when the governor declares a state of emergency or when the governor, attorney general, or a municipality's chief executive determines there is an abnormal market disruption. The legislation allows these officials to request that transportation services adjust their pricing to encourage increased transportation options in specific geographic areas. By broadening the existing price gouging protections, the bill aims to prevent transportation service providers from taking advantage of emergency situations by charging unreasonably high prices, thereby protecting consumers during times of crisis or significant market challenges.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8940