NYC tow companies busted for ripping off drivers must give $67K in refunds, city says
New York City tow companies involved in scams are being ordered to pay $67,000 in refunds to drivers. The city is increasing enforcement efforts against the largely unregulated towing industry.
Mayor Mamdani has expanded enforcement on towing scams, but the unlicensed towing industry remains largely unregulated.
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