NY S02781

Removes prohibition on commuter vans accepting hails from prospective passengers in the street, allowing them to solicit passengers directly like taxicabs.

Modifies the definition of "commuter van" in Administrative Code Section 19-502 to delete language prohibiting street hails from passengers.

Amends Section 19-504 to permit duly licensed commuter vans (in addition to taxicabs) to accept hails from passengers in the street.

Repeals subdivision b of Section 19-516, which previously contained separate regulations for commuter van passenger acceptance.

Takes effect immediately upon enactment.