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Drivers must be paid at least $21.44 an hour under a law in effect this week.
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Published Jan 29, 2026 at 2:48 p.m. ET
A lawsuit alleges Black and Latino drivers in New York City are treated like criminals during what should be routine stops.
A lawsuit alleges Black and Latino drivers in New York City are treated like criminals during what should be routine stops.
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