NEWS

COMMUTER VANS NOW REQUIRED TO DISPLAY PASSENGER BILL OF RIGHTS & DRIVER’S TLC LICENSE ALL DISPLAYED MARKINGS MUST BE IN ENGLISH

Industry Notice #10-19 • October 12, 2010

In coordination with the New York City Council, the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) changed its rules on what must be displayed both inside and outside of commuter vans. There are three rule changes:

• The driver’s TLC license must be displayed in a protective holder behind the driver’s seat.
  
  
• Commuter van owners must post the Commuter Van Passenger’s Bill of Rights in a protective holder behind the front passenger’s seat. For a list of printers selling the new Commuter Van Passenger’s Bill of Rights, visit our website.
  
  
• All base markings posted on a Commuter Van must be in English. They can be translated into additional languages if necessary.

These rules went into effect on August 26, 2010. The TLC will begin enforcement of these rules on November 22, 2010.

For more information on the rule changes, or to obtain a copy of the new rules, go to: www.nyc.gov/tlc.

INFORMATION FOR MEDALLION OWNERS WHO HAVE DDS TPEP SYSTEMS

Industry Notice #10-20 • October 15, 2010

The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) and DDS (DDS Wireless International, lnc.) have agreed not to renew DDS' contract to provide the TPEP (Taxi Passenger Enhancements Program) systems in use in New York City taxicabs. DDS is one of three companies currently authorized to provide the TPEP systems, and has systems installed in approximately 1,100 taxicabs.

DDS is contractually obligated to service and maintain its systems for up to one year after its contract ends, and the TLC and DDS will work together to ensure a smooth transition for drivers and medallion owners to the systems of one or both of the other TPEP service providers. The TLC is developing a transition plan for those medallion owners who have DDS TPEP systems installed in their vehicles, and will provide further updates by the end of the year.