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New York is looking to legalize ride-hailing services outside New York City, but there would be surcharges placed on riders and taxes lodged against the companies.
In his budget plan last week, Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposed a 5.5 percent "state assessment" fee on every trip given by companies like Uber and Lyft across New York. The majority would go to the state's general fund to pay for services and program.
There would also be a 2 percent surcharge to cover worker compensation costs for drivers.
Cuomo has vowed to get a deal with the state Legislature to allow for the companies to operate outside New York City. Currently, each community has its own taxi laws, making it impossible for Uber and Lyft to operate outside New York City, which has its own livery regulations and policies.
http://www.pressconnects.com/story/...01/26/want-uber-state-would-tax-you/97099546/
In his budget plan last week, Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposed a 5.5 percent "state assessment" fee on every trip given by companies like Uber and Lyft across New York. The majority would go to the state's general fund to pay for services and program.
There would also be a 2 percent surcharge to cover worker compensation costs for drivers.
Cuomo has vowed to get a deal with the state Legislature to allow for the companies to operate outside New York City. Currently, each community has its own taxi laws, making it impossible for Uber and Lyft to operate outside New York City, which has its own livery regulations and policies.
http://www.pressconnects.com/story/...01/26/want-uber-state-would-tax-you/97099546/
