"The dollar van isn't a dollar anymore, it's $2," said Lucy of Sheepshead Bay. Commuters tell News 12 these dollar vans started in the 80s. Now, people ride them for different reasons.
"It's not safe. They don't have insurance. You get into a car accident, you're just beat," said Lucy. According to the Taxi & Limousine Commission unlicensed operators are responsible for 70 out of 75 violations on our streets.
"Gets you to a point way faster because on a bus, like a schedule to stop at certain places, like local stops," said Derron of Flatbush. Derron, a frequent passenger, says speed isn't the only pro.
"We are working to strike a balance: revitalizing the licensed commuter van industry while cracking down on unlicensed operators and ensuring that commuter vans respect and support the vital work of bus operators," stated Selvena N. Brooks Powers.
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