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He may have lost his bid for City Comptroller last fall, but former City Councilman David Yassky has a shiny yellow and black consolation prize: a Commissioner’s post with the Taxi Limousine Commission.
“David is the right guy for the job,” said Mayor Michael Bloomberg, highlighting Yassky’s experience introducing fuel-efficient taxis to the city, familiarity with small business owners, and the regulated taxi industry. “David has the experience, leadership skills and vision necessary to build on the innovations of the last eight years and make more improvements for passengers and drivers.”
Yassky, who still needs to be confirmed by the City Council before beginning the position, would serve a seven-year term expiring January 31, 2017 and earn $192,000 per year.
He’d be responsible for overseeing licenses and regulations for more than 50,000 vehicles, including 13,237 yellow cabs, 100,000 drivers, and 900 businesses, which include yellow taxicabs, black cars, liveries, limousines, and para-transit and commuter vans, transporting about one million passengers each day.
“For-hire vehicles are a vital part of the city’s fabric, emblematic of the city’s 24-7 energy and its entrepreneurial spirit,” said Yassky. “Under Mayor Bloomberg, the TLC has been a national leader in promoting sustainable, efficient urban transportation. If confirmed by the City Council, I look forward to building on the administration’s accomplishments and to advancing the Mayor’s commitment to creative government solutions and first-rate customer service for the New Yorkers and visitors.”
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