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JFAW AND UTANY MEMBERS: Sign Here To End Unfair Bus Lane Tickets

Department Of Transportation (DOT), New York City Council Members and Mayor Eric Adams

Drivers Deserve Fair Treatment & Passengers Deserve Safety

Fellow drivers and NYC residents, city officials unfairly ticket FHV drivers for doing their jobs and helping their passengers. Drivers often have to pick up passengers, especially the elderly and handicapped who can’t make it to the other side of the street, by pulling over in a bus lane in front of their building. Regulations state that drivers only have 5 minutes to get passengers and their equipment safely into the car and pull away from the bus lane before we can be ticketed. That is not enough time, especially if we need to go inside to get the passenger. More shockingly, drivers routinely get tickets in UNDER 5 minutes if a second bus comes and photographs them before their time is up.

These injustices must end! We are a crucial link in the city’s transportation system, and we help move the residents and visitors of this great city. The MTA and DOT are targeting us with unfair regulations that harm our jobs, the community we serve, and its residents.

We want to pick up and drop off riders safely at the front of their building, hospital, or workplace without incurring tickets from the city. After receiving several tickets, drivers refuse to make trips to buildings that face a bus lane. This traps frail or infirm residents or makes them cross the street under challenging, sometimes dangerous, conditions.

Please end this. Give drivers and passengers the 10 minutes they need to do their jobs safely, and stop ticketing drivers before their time has expired.

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To: Department Of Transportation (DOT), New York City Council Members and Mayor Eric Adams
From: [Your Name]

I am writing to express my deep concern about the unfair ticketing practices targeting FHV drivers who are simply doing their jobs and helping their passengers. As a crucial part of New York City’s transportation system, drivers like me work tirelessly to ensure residents and visitors alike can travel safely and efficiently across the city. Unfortunately, current regulations and enforcement practices are hindering our ability to provide these essential services.

Drivers are often required to pull over in bus lanes to assist passengers, particularly the elderly and handicapped, who may need to be picked up directly in front of their buildings or destinations. While regulations allow drivers only five minutes to assist passengers and safely leave the bus lane, this time is frequently insufficient. Many passengers require assistance with mobility devices, luggage, or even guidance from within the building, which naturally takes longer than five minutes.

Even more troubling, drivers are routinely ticketed in under five minutes if a second bus arrives and photographs the vehicle. This enforcement practice not only penalizes us for serving the community but also forces drivers to avoid picking up passengers at buildings facing bus lanes. This leaves vulnerable individuals stranded, particularly the elderly and frail, who may be forced to cross busy streets under unsafe conditions.

These injustices must end. We are calling on the city and the Department of Transportation to:

1. Extend the permitted time limit for pickups in bus lanes to 10 minutes, allowing drivers adequate time to assist passengers safely.
2. End the practice of prematurely ticketing drivers before the current time limit has expired, particularly when a second bus arrives.
3. FHV drivers should be part of the program with the Department of Finance (DOF) and be exempted as part of the transportation services they provide for the city

These changes will help ensure that drivers can continue to provide safe and reliable service to all New Yorkers, especially those with the greatest need.

We take pride in being a vital part of New York City’s transportation network, helping residents and visitors move through this vibrant city. With fair regulations, we can continue to serve our communities without the fear of unjust penalties.

Thank you for your attention to this critical matter. We urge you to take immediate action to address these issues and work with us to create a fairer system for drivers and the passengers who depend on us.