Judge Grants Injunction Against NYC Hybrid Taxi Mandate
The issue of the safety of hybrids being used as taxicabs has been discussed twice on The Green Motorist in recent weeks: Hybrid Use as Taxicabs Questioned and More on NYC Hybrid Taxis. In summation, the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) required that all NYC cabs be a hybrid model or a non-hybrid model that can maintain a 25 mpg average. In stop and go city traffic, 25 mpg is a lofty goal.
The Metropolitan Taxicab Board of Trade (MTBOT) took the issue to court and in a press release published today; the MTBOT has been successful in its goal of seeking an injunction against the TLC mandate.
“The Court finds that Plaintiffs have standing to bring this action; that they will be irreparably harmed; and that Plaintiffs have demonstrated a likelihood of success on the issue of preemption. The City’s counterarguments are unconvincing. Accordingly, Plaintiff’s motion for a preliminary injunction is GRANTED.” (Source: PR Newswire)
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[...] in New York City goes into effect today. In a decision by US District Court Judge Paul A. Crotty, a preliminary injunction was granted after a request by the Metropolitan Taxicab Board of Trade [...]
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