Urgent Action Needed: Say No to Driverless Vehicles in New York 

New York City is one of the most complex and densely populated urban environments in the world. Every day, our streets are full of families walking to school, cyclists and delivery workers navigating traffic, seniors crossing intersections, and people with disabilities getting where they need to go. Driverless cars pose a threat to all of us on New York’s streets.

We are over halfway to our signature go​​al, but we need to reach it by the end of the year. Please sign and share with your friends, family, and coworkers. 

Add your name to demand an immediate halt to Waymo’s self-driving car testing in NYC and all autonomous vehicle testing in NYC, and a full ban on autonomous vehicles doing business in New York State.

Free Flu Shots for IDG Members. Protect Your Health Today!

Free flu shots are back! Getting a flu shot is one of the most effective ways to prevent the flu and avoid serious complications if you do get sick. Don’t leave your health to chance. 

Qualifying IDG Members in all states have been emailed a free flu shot voucher, good at any Walgreens or Duane Reade location through April 15th, 2026.

Free flu shot vouchers are provided by the Independent Drivers Guild. Become a member today and get your free flu shot!

IDG New Jersey Members Looking for Some Security?  Life and AD&D Insurance Now Available for New Jersey Drivers

IDG NJ members, you now have access to $5,000 in Life Insurance and up to $25,000 in Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage through MetLife—effective May 1, 2025, with no waiting period. Coverage applies worldwide and includes natural causes, accidents, and more. Need to file a claim or want to confirm you are a member? Call 1-800-333-5440.

New York Drivers: The Benefits You Rely On – Now With a New Look & App! All Your Benefits in One Easy Place — Download the Drivers Benefits App Today

Accessing your benefits has never been easier. The new Drivers Benefits App gives enrolled drivers instant access to everything they need—from details about your dental, vision, and other benefits, to claim forms and important updates. You’ll receive real-time notifications about changes or additions to the Drivers Benefits Program, so you’re always in the know. The app is available in English, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, French, and Chinese.

The app is designed for eligible drivers enrolled in The Black Car Fund’s Drivers Benefits Program. Not enrolled yet? Sign up today to unlock your benefits. Have questions or need help? Call 1-833-814-8590.

New Jersey Drivers: Stop Driverless Vehicles from Testing Here

Waymo’s driverless cars are already testing on the streets of Jersey City and Hoboken, and we’re running out of time to stop them. New Jersey is one of the most complex driving environments in the country. Driverless cars have no place on our streets. In cities like San Francisco and Phoenix, these vehicles have already blocked ambulances, caused accidents, and made chaotic stops in traffic.

Add your name to demand an immediate halt all autonomous vehicle testing in New Jersey and a full ban on autonomous vehicles doing business in our state.

Get support 

New York Office Hours & Weekly Outreach

IDG’s NYC office is bigger and better than ever! Visit us:

New York Independent Drivers Guild

41-09 36th St #3

Queens, NY 11101

Monday – Friday, 10AM – 4PM

New Jersey Office Hours

New Jersey Independent Drivers Guild

110 Fieldcrest Avenue, 3rd Floor

Edison, New Jersey 08837

Monday – Friday : 10am to 6pm 

Outreach at Newark Airport

Tuesday: 10am to 4pm 

Wednesday: 10am to 4pm

Connecticut Office Hours

Connecticut Independent Drivers Guild

157 Church St

New Haven, CT 06510

Wednesdays from 10AM to 6PM

Illinois Office Hours

IL Drivers! Have you visited our office yet? Come in and get support!

Illinois Independent Drivers Guild

114 W Higgins Rd

Park Ridge, IL 60068

Monday – Thursday from 10AM to 4PM

Friday from 10 AM to 2PM

Saturday from 10AM to 2PM

Sunday: Closed

Not in CT, IL, NJ, FL, or NY? Contact us here to speak with organizers about next steps. Reach out today – let’s organize in your state!

You can now read previous editions of the IDG Member Newsletter here!

*Terms and conditions apply – Click here: ny.driversbenefits.org for more details on eligibility rules and benefits requirements.

**While supplies last. 
¹You must meet Eligibility Requirements to be enrolled in Drivers Benefits. For 2025, an eligible driver is either: (i) a driver who is registered with the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (NYC TLC) as a driver for a Black Car service and in the prior calendar year has provided service to passengers at least 10 hours per week during the most recent available calendar quarter, with such hours measured from the time a passenger enters a vehicle until such passenger exits the same vehicle, or (ii) a driver is not registered with the NYC TLC and who qualifies as a Transportation Network Company (TNC) or is affiliated with a dispatch base that is a member of The Black Car Fund and in the prior calendar year has received a gross income of at least $4,000 during the most recent available calendar quarter from the provision of service to passengers in the State of New York. Gross revenue is determined based on income that will be reported on a driver’s Form 1099. These eligibility standards may be changed by The Black Car Fund upon at least 30 days’ notice. Enrolled drivers must continue to meet eligibility requirements to maintain access to the benefits. A Driver shall cease to be an Eligible Driver if said Driver has been found by the Workers’ Compensation Board to be disqualified as a claimant for lost time benefits pursuant to Section 114-a of the New York Workers’ Compensation Law.