Today, the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) voted to enact a 30 cent surcharge in a plan to make 50 percent of all New York City cabs wheelchair accessible by the year 2020. The surcharge will apply to all taxicab rides beginning in the year 2015 in order to fund the purchase and conversion of accessible cabs.

The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), the nation’s largest disability rights organization, lauded the move as an important step in the right direction, and looks forward to the day when 100 percent of taxis are accessible to New York City’s residents and tourists. AAPD looks forward to working with the Mayor’s office and TLC to ensure that the 30 cent surcharge is used solely to fund the conversion and purchase of accessible vehicles.

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