Industry Notice #17-10

November 1, 2017

NEW YORK STATE NOW REQUIRES TAXI AND FHV DRIVERS TO BUCKLE-UP

As of November 1, 2017, the New York State Vehicle &Traffic Law (VTL) requires all drivers of taxicabs and for-hire vehicles (FHVs) to wear a seat belt while driving. The new law also requires that front seat passengers above the age of 16 wear a seatbelt.

Please buckle-up to stay safe and remain in compliance with this new State law.

 

Industry Notice #17-11

November 13, 2017

TAXI AND STREET HAIL LIVERY (SHL) IMPROVMENT SURCHARGE PAYMENT DATES POSTED

Improvement Surcharge amounts owed for the prior quarter are now available on TLC’s License Applications, Renewals & Summonses system (LARS).

To view and pay the amount you owe, please visit LARS at: https://www1.nyc.gov/lars.

Payments are due December 4, 2017. The full timeline for payment, including the period when owners can challenge the payment amount, is posted at:

http://www.nyc.gov/html/tlc/html/industry/accessible_initiatives.shtml