Why can't the MTA fund it's needs via the Subway, Bus, etc. fares instead of killing the taxi industry? If current fares aren't adequate why not raise them? "New York State has a $168 billion budget deal. It addresses changes to the federal tax code, education, sexual harassment policies, and increased funding for The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and Metropolitan Transportation... [more]
Why can't the MTA fund it's needs via the Subway, Bus, etc. fares instead of killing the taxi industry? If current fares aren't adequate why not raise them?
"New York State has a $168 billion budget deal.
It addresses changes to the federal tax code, education, sexual harassment policies, and increased funding for The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
From the State Capitol in Albany, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the deal with lawmakers around 8:45 p.m. Friday.
Phase 1 of a congestion pricing plan is part of the budget. It creates a central business district in Manhattan south of 96th Street. There will be a $2.75 charge in the district for rides from for-hire-vehicles (FHV) such as Uber and Lyft. Yellow taxi rides will have a $2.50 cent charge."
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Response by 300_mercer
over 7 years ago
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This is a another way to tax the rich. I actually do not mind taxing Uber as they are increasing the traffic in dense part of the city where subway is easily available but yellow cabs already paid for the privilege via cost for medallions.
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Response by RealEstateNY
over 7 years ago
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"This is a another way to tax the rich."
I wouldn't exactly say taxi riders are "rich" more like middle class. The "rich" are driving around in limos and private cars.
How is increasing the fares on taxis reducing congestion - the only difference is that the taxis will be crusing around empty looking for fares.
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Response by 300_mercer
over 7 years ago
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The expectation is that the tax will be passed on to the passenger which will reduce demand in that area and hence traffic.
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Response by ximon
over 7 years ago
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Congestion in Manhattan seems less to do with Uber or taxis and more to do with the creation of new pedestrian lanes and bike lanes. I stopped using taxis years ago when I knew I could get almost everywhere faster by taking the subway.
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Response by 30yrs_RE_20_in_REO
over 7 years ago
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If they want to reduce congestion in Midtown the best way would be to force all truck deliveries to be between 8 p.m. and 4 a.m.
While I understand wanting to tax For Hire cars, I thought the proposed $2.75 was a bit on the high side.
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Response by 300_mercer
over 7 years ago
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30, You mean people have to pay $2 more for lunch for extra cost of night deliveries?
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Response by CaptainOfTheGate
over 7 years ago
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The taxes keep going up ... very interesting in NYC that it's paid more by all people vs more on landlords
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Response by CaptainOfTheGate
over 7 years ago
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seems like Lyft is consistently cheaper than Uber these days
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This is a another way to tax the rich. I actually do not mind taxing Uber as they are increasing the traffic in dense part of the city where subway is easily available but yellow cabs already paid for the privilege via cost for medallions.
"This is a another way to tax the rich."
I wouldn't exactly say taxi riders are "rich" more like middle class. The "rich" are driving around in limos and private cars.
How is increasing the fares on taxis reducing congestion - the only difference is that the taxis will be crusing around empty looking for fares.
The expectation is that the tax will be passed on to the passenger which will reduce demand in that area and hence traffic.
Congestion in Manhattan seems less to do with Uber or taxis and more to do with the creation of new pedestrian lanes and bike lanes. I stopped using taxis years ago when I knew I could get almost everywhere faster by taking the subway.
If they want to reduce congestion in Midtown the best way would be to force all truck deliveries to be between 8 p.m. and 4 a.m.
While I understand wanting to tax For Hire cars, I thought the proposed $2.75 was a bit on the high side.
30, You mean people have to pay $2 more for lunch for extra cost of night deliveries?
The taxes keep going up ... very interesting in NYC that it's paid more by all people vs more on landlords
seems like Lyft is consistently cheaper than Uber these days