"Auto insurance reform is not as splashy as passing a capital plan or winning a staredown with the White House. But if you care about public transit, then this fight is for you."
"The MTA operates the largest fleet of buses and service vehicles in the nation. Our buses, cars and trucks are everywhere you look on New York City streets. And they're sitting ducks in a system designed to prey on them."
"When car crashes produce lawsuits involving multiple defendants, state law allows plaintiffs to recover nearly 100 percent of the damages from any of them - even one who is 1 percent at fault for the crash itself."
Gov. Hochul is advocating for auto insurance reforms to lower New York's high rates, which could impact crash victims' compensation. The MTA supports these reforms, emphasizing the need for change in a system that disproportionately affects public transit vehicles. Current laws allow plaintiffs to recover nearly all damages from any defendant, creating a challenging environment for the MTA. The reforms are seen as essential for the future of public transit, despite concerns raised by urbanists and transit advocates.
Read at Streetsblog New York City
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