NYC wants to put out-of-work drivers back behind the wheel
New York City is looking to put the out-of-work driver back behind the wheel as the coronavirus pandemic continues to put NYC on pause.
The Taxi and Limousine Commission is hiring licensed drivers for jobs like delivering food to senior citizens who can't leave home.
TLC licensed drivers can sign up here and will be selected on a New York News first-come, first-served basis.
The Independent Drivers Guild released the following statement:
"New York City's for-hire vehicle drivers have seen their earnings plummet amid this pandemic. Drivers are ready to step up to help the city in this time of great need. We are thankful that the city sees the value in this workforce and appreciate the Commissioner's hard work to make DeliveryTLC a reality."
As fears about the spread of coronavirus mount, shoppers at a Brooklyn Costco yelled at each other Thursday morning in a confrontation that was caught on video.
The incident was only the latest instance of panic buying connected to the spread of the virus across the nation. Staple items like paper towels and toilet paper have Press Release Distribution Services In New York been in short supply as Americans face the uncertainty of the virus' long-term impact.
The uploader described tensions at the New York City store as "very high." The shoppers were waiting in a line when the confrontation happened about 11:45 a.m.
Employees at the store sought to calm the shoppers.
"As human beings, we've got to come together at a time like this," a Costco employee says. "So I need you guys to calm down."
A woman is heard yelling, "Don't let her touch me with that cart again," as the employee tries to intervene.
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