Having a greater number of taxis accessible to people with disabilities is a necessity in New York.
Although the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) had promised that 50 percent of its entire fleet would be wheelchair accessible vehicles.
According to data provided by the TLC, in 2021 there were 4,204 accessible vehicles and by 2023, the number rose to 8,145.
However, there is still a need to have a greater number of these vehicles.
How to operate a wheelchair-accessible taxi
Drivers interested in operating a wheelchair-equipped taxi must meet the following requirements:
Have a conditioned vehicle
Those interested in operating a wheelchair-conditioned taxi (WAV) must follow the following steps.
The TLC notes that there are no restrictions on specific vehicle models and types, but you can review the list of vehicles approved as taxis in the página Yellow Cab Hack-Up.
Taxi vehicle license
Currently in New York, only owners of wheelchair accessible vehicles and drivers with a lease-purchase agreement can apply for a new FHV vehicle license.
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The San Gennaro festival in New York reaches its 95th edition, after the one-year pause imposed by the coronavirus pandemic.
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The image of San Gennaro, the protective saint against fires, earthquakes, plagues, droughts and the eruption of Mount Vesuvius is found on several stands.
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The sound of trumpets accompany the saint in his procession that covers Mulberry Street and begins at the intersection of Mulberry and Canal.
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The community in New York City’s Little Italy pays homage to the tradition of its ancestors.
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The feast of the Italian saint is celebrated on September 19 in Naples. The festival takes place from September 16 to Sunday, September 26.
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The smell and taste of Italian sausages are part of the festival’s gastronomic offer.
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There are also different flavored pizzas at the food stalls on Mulberry Street in Little Italy.
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Italian food is not the only one. The Colombian stall ‘Mozzarepas’ has been participating in the San Gennaro Festival for 20 years.
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Bryan León is the son of the owners of ‘Mozzarepas’. He has worked at the festival since he was 8 years old.
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People have taken to the streets again after the break forced by the pandemic. Attendees in 2021 wear masks.
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The great procession of the image of San Gennaro will be this Saturday, September 25 at 2:00 pm.
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San Gennaro is venerated by thousands of faithful who attend to thank and pray before his image.
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The leaders of the event are distinguished by the use of a ribbon with the colors of the Italian flag. Some have done this function for several decades.
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During the procession of the saint at the beginning of the festival, Monsignor David L. Casato blesses the stalls that participate in this event.
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Johnny Mandolin was one of the artists who performed on the center stage of the event.
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Matt Contino is of Italian descent and has been coming to the festival for 5 years in a row. He speaks with emotion about the mandolin concert, because it is the same instrument that his Italian great-great-grandfather played.
Credit: Roberta Hurtado Armas
2023-10-12 17:44:00
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