Stephen Nessen appears in the following:
Uber Can't Expand Any More in New York. Or Can It?
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
The app-based car service company had been receiving as many applications in a day as they used to receive in a month.
NYC Votes To Regulate Uber
Thursday, August 09, 2018
WNYC transportation reporter Stephen Nessen discusses the implications of regulations on Uber and other ride-hailing services.
NYC Caps Ride-Hailing Vehicles While It Studies The Industry
Thursday, August 09, 2018
The New York City Council has voted to limit the licenses of ride-hail vehicles such as Uber and Lyft. The legislation will also force companies to enforce a minimum wage for drivers.
New York City Passes Legislation Restricting Growth Of Ride-Hailing Apps
Wednesday, August 08, 2018
New York City passed a law Wednesday capping the number of ride-hailing cars from companies such as Lyft and Uber for one year.
District Attorneys Also Push New York State to Renew School Speed Cameras
Tuesday, August 07, 2018
Four district attorneys are calling on the state to renew the speed camera program that expired at the end of July. The Senate, Assembly and governor appear deadlocked on the issue.
MTA to Hold Public Meeting on Environmental Impact of L Train Shutdown
Sunday, August 05, 2018
Following a federally-mandated review of the mitigation plans, the MTA will discuss those and other concerns at a public meeting Monday night.
City Council Creates Office for Discrimination at TLC as Battle Over Uber Bills Heats Up
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
As the City Council is poised to vote on a series of bills that would be the first in the country to clamp down on ride hailing apps, the industry and unexpected allies are pushing back.
Fair Fares Arrive After 4-Year-Long Wait
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
Now that the city has agreed to pay for half-priced MetroCards for New Yorkers living at or below the federal poverty level, it needs to figure out how to do it.
Here's How Fair Fares Could be Implemented Quickly
Friday, June 08, 2018
While the mayor and city council continue to wrangle over the details of a discounted fare program, experts say it could be implemented relative quickly.
NJ Transit Alters Schedules For Required Safety Work
Friday, June 01, 2018
Starting June 4, NJ Transit will alter weekday schedules so that the agency can install crucial, federally mandated, safety equipment.
For the Gateway Train Tunnel Project, It's the Beginning of the Beginning
Thursday, May 31, 2018
While the federal government has yet to commit to funding half of the $30 billion Gateway Project, work has quietly begun on the new Portal North Bridge.
MTA's New Plan Wins Praise, but has Many Unknowns
Thursday, May 24, 2018
The head of New York City Transit released his plan for modernizing the MTA Wednesday morning. By the evening, the funding debate erupted.
NYC Transit's Big Plans
Thursday, May 24, 2018
"Fast Forward," a new plan to modernize the subways, has the support of the MTA board, but how will it be funded?
Brace for It. 'Controversial' New Plan Coming to the MTA.
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
New York City Transit President Andy Byford has hinted at possibly ending 24-hour service on entire lines.
MTA to Add More Trains ... During Off-Peak Hours
Monday, May 21, 2018
A few lucky lines will get one or two more trains an hour. The rest of the schedule is already overbooked.
Construction on Gateway Project Continues, Despite Uncertainty Over Future Funding
Friday, May 18, 2018
While the Trump administration hasn't committed to fully funding the Gateway Project, organizers are proceeding with their plans.
Saving Commuters with . . . Social Media?
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
It's long been a way for commuters to pressure politicians without having to march or chant. On Thursday, two prominent politicians plan to take up the strategy themselves.
Chinese Robocalls Bombarding The U.S. Are Part Of An International Phone Scam
Thursday, May 10, 2018
The Mandarin-language messages are part of a "parcel scam" that falsely accuses Chinese immigrants of money laundering and then extorts them.
With Speed Camera Law to Expire at End of Year, Advocates Make Push for Expansion
Sunday, May 06, 2018
Three children have been killed by vehicles recently, and advocates say now is the time to expand the number of speed cameras in the city.
City to Increase Ferry Service
Thursday, May 03, 2018
Mayor de Blasio wants to increase capacity for the city's ferry service. City Council Speaker Corey Johnson says that money should go to the subway.