TLC Drivers Protection Unit to Investigate Organizations That Fail to Pay Drivers

 

The NYSFTD will distribute flyers supplied by the New York City Taxi & Limousine Commission’s (TLC) Drivers Protection Unit to let drivers know that the TLC will investigate and mediate with any organization that does not pay them for their services.

After last week's public demonstration by the New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers (NYSFTD), the Kuwaiti Mission & Crossland Limo paid an estimated $500,000 owed to drivers for services provided to the Kuwaiti delegation during the United Nations General Assembly conference. 

“After waiting eight weeks, I thought I would never get paid. A big weight has been lifted from my shoulders. I was going crazy. Now I can pay my bills,” said Mohammad Belhadi.

“Too many drivers have committed suicide because of debt. We need to stop this crisis and support the drivers who are working and not getting paid. Drivers who were successful in collecting their share of the $500,000 will be handing out flyers to other drivers that might be in crisis”, said Fernando Mateo, spokesman for the NYSFTD. 

Source: New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers