Supporters

It’s shameful that the most cosmopolitan city in the world denies wheelchair and scooter users the right to a taxi.

— Bhairavi Desai, Director, New York Taxi Workers Alliance

Taxis are an essential component of the transportation system in New York City, and therefore we have a duty and obligation to make sure that they are as accessible as possible to everyone.

— The late Stan Michels, former TLC commissioner and former City Council member

Mayor Bloomberg says taxis are part of the public transit system of New York. He’s right, and so they should be treated aptly. Every city bus and renovated major subway station is accessible. The same should be true of taxis.

Daily News editorial

Why shouldn’t cabs be accessible? I’ve never heard one good reason. It’s simply the right thing to do.

— Diane McGrath-MacKechnie, former TLC Chair

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