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NYC Expands Taxi Break Parking | New York City News
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New York City is launching a bold pilot program to give taxi drivers access to over 13,000 commercial parking spots for up to three hours — tripling the current one-hour limit — in response to widespread frustration over lack of bathroom access and parking. With 27% of drivers citing this as a major issue, the city aims to ease daily struggles by letting yellow cab drivers use metered spaces during breaks, avoiding tickets and uncomfortable situations. The one-year trial, set to begin after a virtual public hearing, could become permanent if successful — offering a much-needed lifeline to the thousands who keep the city moving.
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