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2019

19 – 09 TIF Owner Payment Changes

June 18 – The TLC is expanding the Taxi Improvement Fund (TIF) owner payments. Read the TIF Owner Payment Changes in English.

19 – 08 Taxi and Street Hail Livery (SHL) Improvement Surcharge Payment Dates Established

May 24 – Improvement Surcharge amounts owed for the first quarter of 2019 are now available on TLC’s License Applications, Renewals & Summonses system (LARS). Read the Taxi and Street Hail Livery (SHL) Improvement Surcharge Payment Dates Established in English.

19 – 07 TLC UP Temporarily Down for Maintenance this Weekend

May 8 – Please be advised that starting Saturday, May 11th 2019 at 8:00 AM TLC’s Upload Portal (TLC UP) will be temporarily shut down for maintenance. Read the Planned Maintenance of TLC UP in English.

19 – 01 Emergency Industry Notice: TLC Inspection Facility Will Be Open For All Scheduled Inspections

3 March – All TLC offices will be open as usual. Read the Emergency Industry Notice TLC Inspection Facility Will Be Open For All Scheduled Inspections .

19 – 06 Taxi and Street Hail Livery (SHL) Improvement Surcharge Payment Dates Established

26 February – Improvement Surcharge amounts owed for the fourth quarter of 2018 are now available on TLC’s License Applications, Renewals & Summonses system (LARS).
Read the Industry Notice Taxi and Street Hail Livery (SHL) Improvement Surcharge Payment Dates Established in English .

19 – 05 License Snapshot

6 February – TLC UP has been expanded to include the new online ‘License Snapshot’ feature that gives all licensees a real-time view of their license status. Read the New License Snapshot Available Online for All Licensees in English .

19 – 04 Taxi and Street Hail Livery (SHL) Improvement Surcharge Payment Dates Established

18 January – Improvement Surcharge amounts owed for the third quarter of 2018 are now available on TLC’s License Applications, Renewals & Summonses system (LARS). Read the Taxi and Street Hail Livery (SHL) Improvement Surcharge Payment Dates Established in English .

19 – 03 FHV Accessibility

14 January – On October 3, 2018 the Taxi and Limousine Commission adopted rules to amend the wheelchair accessibility requirements for For-Hire Vehicle Bases. Read the Industry Notice FHV Accessibility Rules in Effect in English .

19 – 02 Driver Pay Rules

11 January – Beginning February 1, 2019, all High-Volume For-Hire Services (HVFHS), including Uber, Lyft, Via and Juno, must pay their drivers at least the minimum per-trip payment amount established by the Taxi and Limousine Commission’s see Driver Pay Rules . Read the Industry Notice Driver Pay Rules in English .

19 – 01 LaGuardia Airport Updates

10 January - Attention FHV Drivers: LaGuardia Airport Terminal B Garage Operations Update. Read the Industry Notice LaGuardia Airport Updates in English .

2018

18 - 17 Changes to E-Testing Administration

18 December - The NYC TLC has selected PSI Services to administer the TLC Driver License Exam. Read the Industry Notice TLC Driver License Exam Process is Changing .

18 - 16 Medallion Renewals and Inspections

01 November - As a result of industry hardship, the New York City Council is considering legislation to study the medallion industry. Read Industry Notice Medallion Renewal Fees and Vehicle Inspections .

18 - 15 TLC approves third participant to test flat fares in Yellow Taxis and Street Hail Liveries

Read TLC approves third participant to test flat fares in Yellow Taxis and Street Hail Liveries .

18 - 14 LaGuardia Airport FHV Hold Lot for Terminals C and D is Moving

Read LaGuardia Airport FHV Hold Lot for Terminals C and D is Moving .

18 - 13 TLC Approves Two Participants to Test Flat Fares in Yellow Taxis and Street Hail Liveries

Read TLC Approves Two Participants to Test Flat Fares in Yellow Taxis and Street Hail Liveries .

18 - 12 FHV pause and WAV fee waiver begin August 14, 2018

Read FHV pause and WAV fee waiver begin August 14, 2018 .

18 - 11 No new FHV vehicle licenses for one year

Read No new FHV vehicle licenses for one year .

18 - 10 Taxi and Street Hail Livery (SHL) Improvement Surcharge Payment Dates Established

Read Taxi and Street Hail Livery (SHL) Improvement Surcharge Payment Dates Established .

18 - 09 Temporary Closure of LIC Office

Read Temporary Closure of LIC Office .

18 - 08 Attention yellow taxi owners and drivers: Important Changes to TLC Rules

Read Attention yellow taxi owners and drivers: Important Changes to TLC Rules .

18 - 07 Attention taxi owners: Athena Approved TPEP Provider

Read Attention taxi owners: Athena Approved TPEP Provider .

18 - 06 LaGuardia Airport Parking Lot and Passenger Pick-Up Location Changes

Read LaGuardia Airport Parking Lot and Passenger Pick-Up Location Changes.

18 - 05 Important Update: Terminal B Staging Lot/Pick-Up Areas

Read Important Update: Terminal B Staging Lot/Pick-Up Areas .

18 - 04 DMV to Issue New Taxi Plates

18 - 03 DMV Office Opening at TLC

18 - 02 Improvement Surcharge Payment Dates Established

Improvement Surcharge Payment Dates Improvement Surcharge amounts owed for the fourth quarter of 2017 are now available on TLC’s License Applications, Renewals & Summonses system (LARS). Read Notice: Taxi and Street Hail Livery (SHL) Improvement Surcharge Payment Dates Established .

18 - 01 LGA FHV Terminals C + D Hold Lot Moving

Read Drivers using the Terminal A and B hold lot will not be affected by this change .