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|  At LaGuardia Airport Terminals The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) has begun a new group ride service stand at the Marine Air and Delta Shuttle Terminals at LaGuardia Airport.  To Read Press ReleaseTo Read Palm Card (Passenger)To Read Palm Card (Driver) | |
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| AT PORT AUTHORITY BUS TERMINAL The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission has inaugurated a new group ride service stand at the Port Authority Bus Terminal, located near the southwest corner of West 42nd Street and 8th Avenue. Please click here to read the full press release | |
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| Group Ride Pilot Program recent MTA bus service reductions The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) has approved a new livery van group ride pilot program to provide an alternative transportation option for New Yorkers in neighborhoods with reduced or eliminated bus service. This new service will allow point to point, share-rides among specified pick up and drop off locations. These locations will be marked with DOT-provided signage that gives information on the service. Participating vehicles will be clearly marked (both inside and outside) for identification purposes, and they must hold between 6-20 passengers. This pilot will run for one year. For general information on the pilot, please refer to this Commission presentation. Read the Press Release | |
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| Stand on the Upper East Side New Service is Part of Mayor Bloomberg’s Plan To Increase Transit Options in Underserved Areas Beginning June 27, the MTA will discontinue the X90 express bus that travels between the Upper East Side and the Financial District. The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) has responded to the requests of passengers of the bus line to offer an alternative transportation option in the neighborhood. The TLC has established a yellow taxi group ride stand on York Avenue between E. 70th & E. 71st Streets in conjunction with the existing group ride stand on 79th Street & York Avenue. Group Riders must share a taxi with at least one other passenger for a fare of $6.00 per person. Group ride service from both stands is available from 7 AM – 10 AM, Monday through Friday. Taxicabs will be expected to enter the FDR Drive South via the E. 73rd Street entrance and drop-offs can begin at Pearl Street, along Water Street, as far as the World Financial Center. For more information, please browse through the links below. Press ReleaseMapsPassenger Informational CardDriver Informational CardCommission Meeting PresentationPhoto of Sign | |
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| Taxicab and For-Hire Vehicle Relief Stands Attention yellow Taxicab and For-Hire Vehicle Drivers -- the NYC Department of Transportation, in coordination with the Taxi and Limousine Commission, has released a list of locations of yellow Taxicab and For-Hire Vehicle relief stands. The list provides the exact address, including borough, of each stand, at which eligible vehicles may be parked for up to one hour. Go to the list of relief stands | |
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| On the Road to the Taxi of Tomorrow On December 17, 2009, the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) announced that the New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Taxi of Tomorrow project. This is an effort to upgrade the existing taxi fleet to better meet the needs of passengers, drivers, owners, and the City as a whole. Submissions to the RFP were due as of May 27, 2010. The goal of the RFP is to seek a highly-qualified original equipment manufacturer (OEM) that has the knowledge and practical experience necessary to bring our vision of the next generation of taxicab to fruition, representing all the stated qualities below: • Meets highest safety standards • Superior passenger experience • Superior driver comfort and amenities • Appropriate purchase price and on-going maintenance and repair costs • Sustainability (minimized environmental impact throughout the vehicle’s life cycle) • Minimal physical footprint (with more useable interior room) • Universal accessibility for all users with a goal of meeting ADA guidelines (wheelchair accessible) • Iconic design that will identify the new taxi with New York City To learn more about the Taxi of Tomorrow project, please Click Here | |
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| New For-Hire Vehicle Rules We have created a Web site to help you understand the new for-hire vehicle rules. These new rules will change how for-hire vehicles look, operate, and the requirements necessary to receive and maintain your license. The Web site has been separated into two sections, one for licensee’s and base owners and the other for passengers. Each section provides links based on the information you need. Below you will also find additional links to assist drivers in understanding the inspection process, help drivers locate camera installation shops, and see the models that have been approved by the TLC. Go to New For-Hire Vehicle Rules Web siteWhere to purchase TLC-approved camerasWhat does a TLC-approved camera look like? | |
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| PENDING UPCOMING RULEMAKING The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) today announced that the regulatory requirement that Black Cars being placed into service as of July 1, 2010 achieve a city rating of 25 miles per gallon is deferred, pending TLC rulemaking action, which is anticipated to take place at the September Commission meeting. Read the Complete Industry Notice | |
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| Wear NYC: TLC and other City merchandise are offered online For the first time, the City will offer a variety of officially licensed TLC merchandise as well as other City products on one authorized Web site. The new online shop was launched on Thanksgiving Day by Mayor Bloomberg as part of the City’s new ‘Wear NYC ’ marketing campaign. In time for the holiday season, the site will allow visitors to purchase official merchandise from a total of seven municipal agencies. Anyone with internet access now has the chance to show their pride and support by owning a piece of NYC. A portion of proceeds will go to promoting and protecting the City. Click here to visit Web site | |
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