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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: Thursday, March 24, 1999

Release #104-99

Contact : Colleen Roche/Jennifer Chait (212) 788-2958



MAYOR'S STATEMENT ON COMMUTER VAN VICTORY

This is a tremendous victory for areas underserved by public transportation. When a commuter van company has demonstrated its ability to operate within the rules and laws of the City, it provides an essential service to communities of New York. Unfortunately, too many communities were denied this service as a result of the City Council's actions. In addition, this ruling encourages competition and promotes better customer service. This ruling will also have an impact on illegal van operators by allowing them the opportunity to operate legitimately. I applaud Judge York's ruling.

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