FEDERAL JUDGE RULES NEW YORKERS WITH DISABILITIES CAN CHALLENGE TAXI OFTOMORROW IN LAWSUIT SEEKING ACCESSIBLE TAXISNew York, NY - April 8, 2013 - Late last week, a federal court in New York City cleared the way for a major class action lawsuit brought by New Yorkers who use wheelchairs to challenge the Taxi of Tomorrow. Judge Daniels of the Southern District of New York District Court allowed Plaintiffs to supplement and amend their complaint to include challenges to the legality of the Taxi and Limousine Commission's (TLC) selection of the Nissan NV200 van as the exclusive taxi vehicle of New York City for the next decade. The NV200 van is not accessible to New York City's 170,000 residents with
mobility disabilities who use wheelchairs. Plaintiffs' supplemental amended
complaint alleges that use of the NV200 van as a taxi vehicle violates the
Americans with Disabilities Act.
