for hire vehicles

In a lawsuit filed against the Taxi and Limousine Commission last week, the New York Taxi Workers Alliance argues that lifting the cap unfairly harms yellow taxi drivers.

The change, which goes into effect on Thursday, could allow companies including Uber, Lyft and Revel to deploy thousands more cars on city streets.

David Do currently leads Washington D.C.'s for-hire vehicle department.

There is a possibility it will be extended beyond that. "We'll see how it goes," de Blasio said.

The TLC will hold a hearing on the new proposed changes this summer, with the mayor expected to approve them in August.

'Drivers should be treated with dignity and respect the same kind of rights that most other workers can enjoy in other fields.'

Thousands of ride-hailing drivers in NYC will go on strike for two hours on Wednesday morning, as part of an international day of actions to demand better wages and working conditions ahead of Uber's planned IPO later this week.

Lyft declined to comment on whether or not they'd appeal the ruling.

'This is not the time in our opinion to be changing available transportation modes,' said the former owner of Teddy's.

For the sixth time since November, an economically struggling cab driver has taken his own life.