New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

Following a 2021 hunger strike, members of the New York Taxi Workers Alliance now gather for a hearing on reduced taxi medallion loans. (Photo by Zhuoer Liu)

Taxi drivers rally at NY City Hall

Taxi drivers gathered outside City Hall for the Taxi and Limousine Commision’s public hearing to in support of reduced medallion loans.
Zhuoer Liu, Contributing Writer February 10, 2022

Members of the New York Taxi Workers Alliance gathered outside New York City Hall on Feb. 8 for a Taxi and Limousine Commission public hearing on the promised debt relief they...

A person wore a New York Taxi Workers Alliance T-shirt at the hunger strike on Oct. 20. The two-week hunger strike ended on Nov. 3 with a successful negotiation of a debt relief agreement. (Staff Photo by Sirui Wu)

NYC taxi workers strike deal, end hunger strike

Taxi workers of New York City and their supporters ended a two-week hunger strike after negotiating a debt relief agreement with the city and a private equity firm.
Abby Wilson, Staff Writer November 8, 2021

A two-week hunger strike organized by the New York Taxi Workers Alliance ended on Nov. 3 after the union representing New York City taxi drivers negotiated a debt relief agreement...