That's very interesting that Quinn wanted to ban pedicabs in 2005 and that Giske was lobbying for the taxi industry. Can you substantiate those claims? If so, this information needs to get out to our council members before they vote to override the veto.
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The New York City Pedicab Owners' Association (nycpoa.org), is a trade association in existence for nearly two years, formed to... [MORE]
Peter Meitzler
Apr 23, 2007 12:01
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Chad Marlow
Apr 18, 2007 09:43
in 2005 Quinn submitted a bill that would ban pedicabs. a ban isn't regulation. the current regulatory plan she is... [MORE]
Mark Davis
Apr 18, 2007 16:43
Mark Davis,
That's very interesting that Quinn wanted to ban pedicabs in 2005 and that Giske was lobbying for the taxi...
Mike
Apr 19, 2007 10:25
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