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Tesla Model Y taxi fleet successfully blocked by NY commission
Posted on 6/23/21 at 5:40 pm
Posted on 6/23/21 at 5:40 pm
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The New York Taxi and Limousine Commission’s (TLC) efforts to block the deployment of 50 Tesla Model Y taxis from electric transit startup Revel were successful. The decision was finalized in a meeting on Tuesday, where the NY TLC voted to stop issuing new for-hire licenses for electric cars.
The New York TLC’s decision was passed with an overwhelming five-to-one vote. This effectively blocks Revel from launching its 50 Model Y taxis without breaking city rules. During the meeting, the TLC argued that Revel would still be able to operate its Model Y taxis, provided that it buys 50 gas cars first and swaps their licenses for electric cars. This requirement was dubbed by Revel as “the very definition of limiting market competition.”
TLC Chair Aloysee Heredia Jarmoszuk doubled down on her stance during Tuesday’s meeting, arguing that the new Model Y taxis could result in congestion. “It is not sustainable to allow an unlimited number of new vehicles to the road in a city that is all too familiar with the choke of traffic congestion. What we will not allow is the opportunity for another corporation — venture capitalists or otherwise — to flood our streets with additional cars,” the TLC Chair said.
Expressing his displeasure at the ruling, Revel CEO Frank Reig criticized the ban in a three-minute speech at the meeting. According to Reig, Revels’ Model Y fleet is made up of are environmentally-friendly vehicles. He also highlighted that unlike Uber and Lyft, Revel hires its drivers as full-time employees with benefits.
“We’re offering exactly what this commission has been asking for for years: fair treatment and stable pay for drivers — who are all W-2 employees with benefits — and a plan to drive EV adoption in the city,” he said.
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Posted on 6/23/21 at 5:42 pm to rickgrimes
It's so hard for liberals to decide what they want.
Posted on 6/23/21 at 5:47 pm to kywildcatfanone
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It's so hard for liberals to decide what they want.
Government overreach and tax money above all
Posted on 6/23/21 at 5:48 pm to kywildcatfanone
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It's so hard for liberals to decide what they want.
It's actually pretty easy to predict what they want.
There's two basic rules controlling the liberal mindset:
1) If there's a way for me to frick you in the process of making me money, count on getting fricked.
2) If you start encroaching on my way of making money, count on getting fricked.
Posted on 6/23/21 at 5:52 pm to Floating Change Up
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There's two basic rules controlling the politician mindset:
1) If there's a way for me to frick you in the process of making me money, count on getting fricked.
2) If you start encroaching on my way of making money, count on getting fricked.
Fify
Posted on 6/23/21 at 6:03 pm to kywildcatfanone
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It's so hard for liberals to decide what they want.
It’s not that hard. They are politicians. They want whatever secures their position, influence and income.
ETA: American career politicians and bureaucrats are some of the most morally flexible people on this planet.
This post was edited on 6/23/21 at 6:07 pm
Posted on 6/23/21 at 6:04 pm to rickgrimes
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Revel
What's the big deal about a few model cars? It isn't like anyone can actually ride in the little things. Usually, you just set them on a shelf and look at them.
Posted on 6/23/21 at 6:19 pm to rickgrimes
Ooops. Someone didn't bribe the right NYC official.
Posted on 6/23/21 at 7:15 pm to rickgrimes
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During the meeting, the TLC argued that Revel would still be able to operate its Model Y taxis, provided that it buys 50 gas cars first and swaps their licenses for electric cars. This requirement was dubbed by Revel as “the very definition of limiting market competition.”
Progressives doing progressive things.
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