""We're making sure that New Yorkers understand that there's a fight right now in Albany that could help reduce their costs," said Josh Gold, Uber's senior director of public policy. "It takes some money to make sure that message is getting out there to New Yorkers throughout the state.""
"Hochul has painted her push for car-insurance reform as a righteous battle to lower New Yorkers' bills by going up against 'deeply entrenched interests' - a not-so-veiled reference to the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, a group representing 3,500 civil lawyers - that benefit from the current system."
Kathy Hochul held a rally to advocate for car insurance reform, emphasizing support for small business owners, seniors, and disabled individuals. The proposed changes aim to lower insurance costs, but the campaign is heavily influenced by Uber, which has invested $8 million in advertising. Hochul's plan faces opposition from the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, which benefits from the current system. The lobbying efforts from both sides are expected to escalate, making it one of the most expensive battles in Albany this year.
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