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NYC Mayor calls for exemption for taxis

from Congestion Pricing

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New York, NY
ayor Eric Adams became
the latest, and most pow-
Merful voice, to call for an
exemption for yellow taxicabs from
congestion pricing. Deputy Mayor
Joshi followed up with details on the
administration’s position. Last week,
the panel appointed by the Gover-
nor to make recommendations on
exemptions and the cost of the sur-
charge, the Traffic Mobility Review
Board, came out with a reckless rec-
ommendation to charge a third tax
on taxis, a new $1.25 surcharge on top
of the existing $0.50 on all trips and
$2.50 on trips that originate, end and
pass through 96th Street and below.
Mayor Adams said, “We’re re-
ally focused on our two yellows: our
school buses and yellow taxicabs.”
Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi added,
“For yellow taxis, we’re asking for a
full exemption. This is a fleet that has
had a history of serving New York, position and we are grateful for the are down 50% since COVID. The NYTWA Executive Director Bhaira-
especially Manhattan, for decades. support and motivated by it. A third economic damage of less trips and vi Desai.
And this is a fleet that has gone tax would mean the MTA would take less income would mean long-term Founded in 1998, the New York
through incredible financial distress. the majority of the fare before the instability, debt and a cycle of pov- Taxi Workers Alliance (NYTWA) is
I think we’ve all sadly witnessed some car moves an inch, before the driver erty we are just so damn sick of. The over 25,000-member strong union of
of the tragic results of that in the sui- gets a dollar for their own living and MTA needs to follow the lead of the NYC taxicab drivers, representing
cides that resulted from that.” will lead to drop off in the number of Mayor of the city where the fees will yellow cab drivers, green car, and
“The Mayor is taking the right
trips per taxi at a time when taxi trips be collected and exempt taxis,” said black car drivers, including drivers

Dr Mukund Thakar honored with Namam Excellence Award

In addition to his achievements in healthcare,
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Dr. Mukund Thakar, owner of Arista Adult care
New York, NY center, has also been recognized for his dedication
and service in the field of adult care. His unwav-
he prestigious Namam Excellence Awards ering commitment to the welfare and comfort of
2023 have recognized outstanding individ-
Tuals for their exceptional contributions in seniors has positively impacted the lives of many.
various fields. “We are pleased to announce that During the prestigious Awards night, Dr.
Dr. Mukund Thakar, the owner of Arista Care and
Staunch Supporter of World Vegan Vision (WVV), Mukund Thakar was accompanied by his
is among the distinguished awardees,” said a state- brother, Dr. Rasik Thakar, World Vegan Vi-
ment from WVV. sion Public Relation Director, Nitin Vyas,
Dr. Mukund Thakar, a prominent figure in the and Mrs. Nina Vyas.
healthcare industry and President and Founder
of the Indian Nursing Home Program, has been The Namam Excellence Awards 2023 cele-
acknowledged for his exceptional leadership and brate individuals who have displayed remarkable
commitment to providing quality care at Arista achievements, making a significant difference in
Care. With a focus on patient well-being and inno- their respective fields. These accolades not only
vation, Dr. Thakar has played a vital role in revolu- highlight their contributions but also inspire others
tionizing the adult healthcare industry. to follow in their footsteps.

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