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BCF Program Provides Free Dashcams to Drivers “Serving The www.blackcarnews.comwww.blackcarnews.com For-Hire Vehicle Industry” Vol. 35 No. 9 BCF Program Provides SEPTEMBER 2020 Free Dashcams to Drivers While it was launched to help drivers develop better habits, saving time and money, the S.A.F.E. iD program can protect drivers from crime. Black Car/Livery Enforcement Avoid These Ira’s Task Force Begins on Hand-Washing Insights Approved HVFHV Rule Mistakes 2 • BLACK CAR NEWS • SEPTEMBER 2020 SEPTEMBER 2020 • BLACK CAR NEWS • 3 4 • BLACK CAR NEWS • SEPTEMBER 2020 Neil Weiss EDITORIAL Editor/Publisher BLACK CAR FUND PROGRAM HELPS DRIVERS STAY SAFE IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE A program launched by the New York Ideally, the BFC encourages drivers to view personalized feedback, identifying Black Car Fund (BCF) in February is pro- opt-in for both devices as they each have areas of improvement, and saving you viding participating drivers with an added their own unique benefits. There are a money in several ways: It helps lower in- layer of protection that hadn’t been con- limited number of spots in the pilot pro- surance premiums, reduces wear and tear sidered when it was first launched. The gram, so I urge all drivers to sign up on your vehicle, saves money on gas, and BCF’s S.A.F.E. iD program uses an inno- ASAP. of course, will help you avoid accidents. vative new telematics program that cap- The Nexar dashcam allows drivers to tures real-time data on driving behavior access all front and rear camera footage it through an on-board device and/or a dual- records, serving as a personal witness and sided dashboard camera. often helping expedite insurance claims. Although the intent behind the pro- Whether through the OBD or dash- gram was (and continues to be) to help cam, S.A.F.E. iD notifies The Black Car drivers develop better, safer driving Fund in the event of an accident, jump- habits, NYC has recently seen a spike in starting the Workers’ Compensation claim assaults and gun violence, caused by the process for covered trips and reducing the continuing uncertainty of a global pan- processing time for a new claim. demic, civil unrest, historically grim un- “We are always looking for ways to employment numbers, and a deeply provide additional health and safety ben- divisive election cycle. The cameras – efits to drivers,” notes BCF Executive Di- which are provided FREE of charge to rector, Ira Goldstein. “S.A.F.E. iD was a drivers covered by the BCF – record what no brainer since it’s truly a win-win all goes on inside and outside of your vehicle. around, providing drivers with useful in- To get your free “dashcam” and partic- The BCF’s S.A.F.E. iD team will reach formation about their driving behavior, ipate in the S.A.F.E. iD program, drivers out to you, once you opt-in, and the devices and in the case of the camera, giving them can visit nybcf.org/safeid to opt-in for the can be mailed to you, with detailed instal- the peace of mind of having a video record- benefit and fill out the registration form. lation instructions. The Nexar cameras ing in the event they need it. We’re excited You can choose one or both of the devices can also be picked up by drivers at a loca- by the overwhelming and positive re- being used in the program: a Scope on- tion in Queens, by appointment. sponse that S.A.F.E. iD has gotten so far board diagnostic device (OBD) or a Nexar The S.A.F.E. iD mobile app offers ac- and encourage drivers to opt-in.” dual-sided dashboard camera. cess to a virtual dashboard where you can Stay well, stay safe… “LIKE” FOR BREAKING BLACK CAR NEWS NEWS! Editorial ........................................................................4 BLACK CAR NEWS Ira’s Insights — By Ira Goldstein ................................6 714 Crestbrook Avenue • Cherry Hill, N.J. 08003 News ............................................................................8 Tel: 800-723-9119 • Local: 856-751-0656 • Fax: 856-751-0657 Email: [email protected] • Web: www.blackcarnews.com Features......................................................................14 Editor/Publisher: Copyright SEPTEMBER 2020 © From the Desk of Diana Clemente ..........................18 Neil Weiss Defensive Driving – By Bertram Merling ..................22 The Black Car News is published monthly Adv. Sales Mgr./Art & Design: on the first Tuesday of each month except Street Stories — By RH Stovall, Jr . ..........................24 Michele Norton holidays. All inquires should be directed Direct line: 856.262.2368 by mail to the above address. The Black Commissioner's Corner — [email protected] Car News is not liable for any typograph- ical errors in its advertisements. The By Aloysee Heredia Jarmoszuk ..................................25 Contributing Writers: Diana Clemente views expressed in the articles of con- IATR Outlook — By Matthew W. Daus ......................28 Matthew W. Daus, Esq. tributing columnists are solely those of the Ira Goldstein author and not necessarily those of the Drivers United — By Brendan Sexton . ....................30 Aloysee Heredia Jarmoszuk Black Car News. Bertram Merling Industry News ............................................................31 Brendan Sexton IN THIS ISSUE RH Stovall, Jr. Classifieds..................................................................33 SEPTEMBER 2020 • BLACK CAR NEWS • 5 AALPINELPINE LLIMOUSINEIMOUSINE SSERVICEERVICE TheThe leadingleading choicechoice inin thethe corporatecorporate worldworld 20 YEARS IN SSECUREECURE YYOUROUR CCHAUFFEUR’SHAUFFEUR’S BUSINESS AAFFILIATIONSFFILIATIONS HHERE,ERE, ALWAYS ON TIME LLIMITEDIMITED SSLOTSLOTS AAVAILABLEVAILABLE Take Your Driving Skills Make Money Here To The Next Level For more information contact our Fleet Department at: 646-558-2055 Ext 800 Or email [email protected] You can do our trips or we can help you do yours! Your vehicle must be 2015 or newer, black on black, with TLC. Sedans, Hybrids & SUVs Welcome NO DRIVER Scan this QR Code follow us: DUES www.AlpineLimoNYC.com B01871 6 • BLACK CAR NEWS • SEPTEMBER 2020 IRA’S INSIGHTS BY IRA J. GOLDSTEIN Hello to all! It’s hard to believe how Uber filed an emergency appeal to block ing this benefit to drivers. fast Summer came and went. As we ap- the ruling from going into effect, and at As you may know, the program uses proach the start of Fall this month, it’s the same time, Uber and Lyft both made telematics technology, in the form of a great to see that New York continues to public statements that they would have dual-sided dashboard camera and/or an be doing well, at least as far as the pan- to cease all operations in California if on-board device (OBD) to keep you con- demic goes. the ruling wasn’t blocked. nected with The Black Car Fund for This month, however, does bring up It appeared that Uber & Lyft were Workers’ Compensation purposes and to a lot of questions. As I write this, the going to go forward with ceasing opera- help you to take steps towards becoming school issue is still up in the air and it tions, but at the last minute, an appeals one of the safest drivers in the industry. remains to be seen whether in-person court ruled that the companies could In the unfortunate event that you are learning becomes a reality, or if we will continue operating with their drivers as involved in an accident on the job, the take a more cautious approach. This independent contractors while they con- S.A.F.E. iD device will notify us imme- month has also continued to show the tinue their fight against AB5. diately and help jump-start start the disconnect between Mayor de Blasio and Early this year, it appeared that the claims process! Governor Cuomo. independent contractor issue was going There are also many more perks When Cuomo announced that gyms to be a cornerstone of Albany’s legisla- that the program offers. You will have could reopen throughout the State, de tive agenda in 2020. However, following the ability to see your driving statistics Blasio came out and said that it the pandemic, this issue has been placed and receive tips on the areas in which wouldn’t happen in NYC by the end of on the back burner for the time being in you can improve your driving. Also, the August, and offered no timetable. New York. dashboard camera protects you by pro- Shortly after, he pulled an about-face In New York City, Uber and Lyft viding you with a recording of both the and said that they could reopen at the also made headlines alongside the Taxi inside and outside of your vehicle when start of September. As the rest of the & Limousine Commission. An article you drive. In the event of an accident or country continues struggling with the was published in Crain’s which blasted an unruly passenger, it certainly helps pandemic, it’s not surprising that New the TLC for failing to enforce Local Law to have video evidence! York is taking a much more measured 149, enacted two years ago, which cre- I encourage every driver to visit approach to reopening, but it would be ated a category for High Volume For www.nybcf.org/safeid and opt-in for this nice to see the Mayor and Governor get Hire Vehicles (HVFHV), which Uber & free benefit while there are still spots on the same page. Lyft would fall into. This law required open. Political feuds simply seem to be HVFHVs to apply for a special permit Lastly, when the pandemic started, part of the fabric of this Country. Last through the TLC, and would also re- we were forced to temporarily halt our month, Congress failed to come to an quire them to turn over records, includ- Enhanced Defensive Driving Classes, as agreement on another stimulus deal, ing driver compensation, environmental well as The BCF Wellness STEP Pro- leaving millions of Americans in desper- impact and financial impact reports.
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