{"id":365,"date":"2024-11-11T04:02:12","date_gmt":"2024-11-11T04:02:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.way.com\/news\/?p=365"},"modified":"2025-10-11T04:05:57","modified_gmt":"2025-10-11T04:05:57","slug":"way-com-addresses-nyc-lawsuit-over-unlicensed-parking-operators","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.way.com\/news\/way-com-addresses-nyc-lawsuit-over-unlicensed-parking-operators\/","title":{"rendered":"Way.com Addresses NYC Lawsuit Over Unlicensed Airport Parking Operators"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Way.com clarifies its position following the City of New York\u2019s August 2024 lawsuit regarding unlicensed parking operators near JFK Airport. The company reiterates that it does not own or manage parking lots and has implemented strict license verification for all New York City partners.<\/h4>\n<p><em>Fremont, CA \u2013 October 1, 2025:<\/em>\u00a0<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Way.com has reaffirmed its commitment to consumer safety and regulatory compliance following the City of New York\u2019s August 2024 lawsuit concerning unlicensed parking operators near John F. Kennedy International Airport.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The company emphasized that it <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">does not own or operate any parking facilities<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> and functions s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">olely as a <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">digital marketplace<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> that connects traveler<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">s with independent parking providers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In a statement to the media, <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Way.com co-founder Bhumi Bhutani<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> said, \u201cWe have been in compliance every single step of the way.\u201d She added that the company requires all New York City parking partners to provide proof of an active city license before being listed: \u201cWe\u2019ve asked them to provide us with a registered license that is from the City of New York.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A company spokesperson further stated, \u201cWay.com\u2019s mission is to make parking safe, reliable, and transparent for everyone. We fully support the City\u2019s goal of protecting consumers from unlicensed operators and have already taken extensive measures to align with those requirements<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Following the city\u2019s notification, Way.com reviewed and confirmed that any l<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">istings connected to unlicensed operators<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> were promptly removed. The company also introduced <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">enhanced verification pro<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">cesses<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> to ensure continued compliance. Way.com says these measures reflect its continued focus on transparency and consumer protection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Way.com continues to review partner qualifications nationwide and remains dedicated to providing drivers with <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">licensed, verified, and trustworthy parking options<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> across all markets.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Way.com clarifies its position following the City of New York\u2019s August 2024 lawsuit regarding unlicensed parking operators near JFK Airport. The company reiterates that it does not own or manage parking lots and has implemented strict license verification for all New York City partners. 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