Burden of proof; evidence.
NYC Admin. Code § 20-1285
in effect§ 20-1285 Burden of proof; evidence.
a. In any proceeding alleging a violation by a high-volume for-hire vehicle service of section 20-1282 or section 20-1283, such high-volume for-hire vehicle service shall bear the burden of proving just cause and bona fide economic reason pursuant to section 20-1282 or 20-1283 by a preponderance of the evidence, subject to the rules of evidence as set forth in the civil practice law and rules or, where applicable, the common law.
b. In determining whether a high-volume for-hire vehicle service had just cause for a deactivation, a fact-finder may not consider any reasons proffered by the high-volume for-hire vehicle service not included in the notice of deactivation provided to the high-volume for-hire vehicle driver pursuant to subdivision e of section 20-1282 or the written explanation provided to the high-volume for-hire vehicle driver pursuant to subdivision c of section 20-1283.
c.* When determining damages, the fact-finder may take into account any evidence the high-volume for-hire vehicle driver submitted pursuant to subdivision d or e of section 20-1282, subdivision c of section 20-1283, or section 20-1287, that was not timely or duly considered by the high-volume for-hire vehicle service.
c.* A high-volume for-hire vehicle driver may submit evidence in any proceeding alleging a violation of this subchapter that was not provided to the high-volume for-hire vehicle service pursuant to subdivision d or e of section 20-1282, subdivision c of section 20-1283, or section 20-1287 and no negative inference or consequence shall apply to a high-volume for-hire vehicle driver’s decision not to submit evidence pursuant to these provisions.
(L.L. 2026/052, 1/29/2026, eff. 7/28/2026)
* Editor's note: Use of subsection c. twice is as set forth in L.L. 2026/052.
Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2026/052.
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