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A 10323

Allows commuter vans to accept hails from prospective passengers in the street

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Khaleel Anderson and 7 co-sponsors

A NYC pilot allows licensed commuter vans in four Brooklyn districts to accept street hails, assessing safety and access until mid-2030.

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Bill Summary · A 10323

Bill Summary: A 10323 (2025-2026) – New York City Commuter Vans Pilot for Street Hails

Purpose and Intent

  • Establishes a pilot program to evaluate whether commuter vans licensed by New York City can accept street hails (hailing passengers on the street) in specific Brooklyn areas.
  • Aims to study the impact of allowing street hails by commuter vans and provide data-driven recommendations on broader authorization.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Definition of Commuter Van (Section 1):

    • Clarifies that a commuter van is a vehicle with seating capacity of 9–20 passengers (or as later established by rule) licensed by the NYC Commission to carry passengers for hire.
    • Currently prohibited from accepting street hails unless authorized by rule (subdivision c of section 19-516).

  • Licensing and Operation (Section 2):

    • Reaffirms that taxicabs, coaches, wheelchair-accessible vans, commuter vans, and for-hire vehicles must be licensed to operate in NYC.
    • Prohibits any vehicle not properly licensed from accepting street hails.
    • Requires active authorization to operate commuter vans for hails when applicable.

  • Acceptance of Passengers Language (Section 3):

    • Updates the section heading to reflect the inclusion of commuter vans alongside for-hire vehicles in passenger acceptance rules.

  • Pilot Program for Street Hails (Section 4):

    • Creates a pilot program to test commuter vans accepting street hails.
    • Location for the pilot: Brooklyn, limited to specific Community Districts 5, 9, 16, and 17.
    • Operational limits: Street hail pickup is not permitted at airports or in other areas the Commission designates by rule.
    • Duration and Reporting:
    • The pilot runs through June 30, 2030.
    • The NYC Commission must report to the Mayor, Speaker of the Council, Governor, Temporary President of the Senate, and Speaker of the Assembly no later than February 1, 2028, and annually thereafter, analyzing:
      • Impact on street hail accessibility and service delivery
      • Any safety, traffic, or urban mobility implications
      • Recommendations on whether to authorize broader street hail acceptance by commuter vans

Affected Parties

  • Commuter Van Operators and Owners:

    • May participate in the pilot if licensed and located in the specified Brooklyn districts.
    • Must comply with pilot terms and any subsequent regulatory decisions.

  • New York City Commission (likely the Taxi and Limousine Commission):

    • Responsible for authorizing commuter vans to accept street hails under the pilot.
    • Must monitor, regulate, and report findings, including rulemaking around maximum capacity and geographic scope.

  • Residents and Passengers:

    • Could gain additional street-hail transportation options within the pilot districts.
    • Safety, accessibility, and service reliability considerations will be evaluated in reports.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Effective Date: The act becomes law on the 90th day after enactment.
  • Sunset/Expiration: The pilot and related authorization expire and are repealed on June 30, 2030, unless renewed or replaced by subsequent legislation.
  • Key Milestones:
    • Initial pilot authorization through June 30, 2030.
    • First formal impact report due by February 1, 2028, with annual updates thereafter.

Notes on Scope and Limitations

  • The authority to accept street hails is tightly scoped to the pilot in four Brooklyn community districts and excludes airports and other areas the Commission may designate.
  • The bill does not mandate broad, permanent authorization for street hails beyond the pilot period; it explicitly requires evaluation and reporting to inform possible future decisions.

If you’d like, I can add a plain-language quick-explanation for non-expert readers or compare this pilot to similar street-hail pilots in other jurisdictions.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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