https://techcrunch.com/2018/08/08/new-york-city-council-votes-to-cap-licenses-for-ride-hailing-services-like-uber-and-lyft/ > The New York City Council has approved legislation that will halt the issuing of new licenses for ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft. > The stated goal of the policy is to give the city time to study the industry’s impact. During that time, ride-hailing companies would only be able to add new vehicles if they’re wheelchair accessible. The legislation also allows the city to set a minimum wage for drivers.