NYC Council · Int 0993-2026 · Committee

Establishing the taxi and limousine commission’s authority over pedicabs, and to repeal subchapter 9 of chapter 2 of title 20 of such code relating to the department of consumer and worker protection’s oversight and regulation of pedicabs.

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Introduced Aug 13, 2026

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Officially: “A Local Law to amend the New York city charter and the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing the taxi and limousine commission’s authority over pedicabs, and to repeal subchapter 9 of chapter 2 of title 20 of such code relating to the department of consumer and...” Read the full text

Consumer and Worker Protection

What it does

This bill would transfer the licensing, oversight, and regulation of pedicabs from the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) to the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC). The bill would require TLC to promulgate regulations, issue licenses to pedicab businesses and drivers, and enforce laws and regulations related to pedicabs. TLC would also be required to study and report on strategies to lower insurance premiums for pedicab businesses and drivers.

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Where it is

Introduced by Council · Aug 13, 2026

Referred to Comm by Council · Aug 13, 2026 · the latest recorded action

Who decides next

This bill sits with the Consumer and Worker Protection committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.

Harvey D. Epstein · chair Carl Wilson Carmen N. De La Rosa Chi A. Ossé Chris Banks Gale A. Brewer Joann Ariola Kamillah Hanks Lynn C. Schulman Shekar Krishnan Shirley Aldebol

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