New York City consumer protection officials are putting hundreds of tow truck companies on notice, warning they’ll swiftly revoke licenses from operators that rip off drivers.
The city Department of Consumer and Worker Protection has, since late February, sent warning letters to more than 300 tow truck companies that have licenses to operate in the five boroughs. The department on Tuesday also announced it filed an administrative petition against Instant Recovery, a tow truck company officials accused of routinely charging drivers illegal junk fees and illegally towing their cars.
City officials said they aim to revoke the operating license for Instant Recovery, accusing the company of overcharging at least 444 drivers. Through the petition, the DCWP seeks to charge the company $1.7 million in penalties and is asking a judge to order the company to pay roughly $33,000 in restitution to customers it overcharged…