INDUSTRY NOTICE #15-25 • JUNE 19, 2015

REQUIRED DECAL AND STICKER CHANGES FOR TLC LICENSED VEHICLES

The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) wishes to inform its licensees about two new marking requirements for TLC licensed vehicles. These markings are now available at TLC approved print shops. A list of TLC approved print shops can be found at: www.nyc.gov/html/tlc/downloads/pdf/tlc_authorized_printers.pdf.

TLC AUTHORIZED PRINTERS:

Taxicab Products/Partitions, Inc.
14-15 Inwood Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452
718-538-7272
Alberto@TaxicabProducts.com

American Taximeters & Communications
21-46 44th Drive, Long Island City, NY 11101
718-937-4600
tonym@at-c.com

Downtown Taximeter Shop, Inc.
609 West 47th Street, New York, NY 10036
212-757-3198
DowntownTaxi@yahoo.com

Oldee Taxi Instruments, Corp.
9-11 40th Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101
718-482-6533
andrea@oldeetaxiinstruments.com
agallego@oldeetaxiinstruments.com

Decal Techniques, Inc.
25 Mahaw Street, W. Babylon, NY 11704
800-735-3322
decalgene@earthink.net

Taxi Parts, Inc.
45 First Avenue, Suite 1C, New York, NY 10003
212-564-5275
dmptaxi@aol.com

ABC Meter Shop, Inc.
10-02 46th Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101
718-361-8515
Alexg195@yahoo.com

Metroshop, Inc.
37-03 21st Street, Long Island City, NY 11101
718-786-8585 ext 3
Mark_10@msn.com

521 West 21st Management Corp.
415 W. 127th Street, New York, NY 10027
212-665-4900
Eastwest79@aol.com

Plastic-Craft Products Corp.
744 West Nyack Road, West Nyack, NY 10994
845-358-3010
dane@plastic-craft.com
mark@plastic-craft.com

Star Paper, LLC
174 5th Avenue, Suite 401, New York, NY 10010
212-462-4800
juan@starpaper-printing.com

Trizz Taximeter Repair Corp.
520 W. 44th Street, New York, NY 10036
646-336-7625
twckkbzg@aol.com

Custom Shields, Inc.
P.O. Box 456, Southeastern, PA 19399
484-367-7201
phanson@customshields.com

New Star Taxi Meter
12-04 44th Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101
917-681-2044
starabf@aol.com

Pioneer Graphics, Inc.
37 Sarah Drive, Farmingdale, NY 11735
718-898-1111
pioneergraphic@yahoo.com

Dynamic Repairs Corp.
25-11 41st Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101
718-392-1866
Jribanez66@aol.com

Olympic Metershop, LLC
22-10 Jackson Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101
718-361-3005
olympicmeter@olympicmeter.com

FlatcodeCommunications
1954 Jerome Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453
718-733-1220
fcradios@optimum.net

D & D Print Communications, Inc.
95 Division Avenue, Suite 103, Brooklyn, NY 11249
718-486-3430
ddprint@thejnet.com

Designer Up, Inc.
48 Bruckner Blvd., Bronx, NY 10454
718-828-4044
info@designerup.com

Gabriel Transit, Inc.
9323 Shore Road, Apt. 4A , Brooklyn, NY 11209
917-698-7374
raulmejiajr@gmail.com

Bussani Mobility Team
401 Middle Country Road, Smithtown, NY 11787
631-240-4238
aparente@wegetyouthere.com

OnBoogie
1404 Jesup Avenue, Suite 4F, Bronx, NY 10452
646-338-1436
onboogie@gmail.com

Boro Taxi Meter, Inc.
1437 39th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218
718-633-0099
borotaximeter@gmail.com

ORC Repeater Comm. Corp.
444 Gerard Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451
718-402-2929
omeracom@aol.com

Simple Designs NYC Corp.
104-01 Northern Blvd, Corona, NY 11369
646-296-2811
stickerguynyc@yahoo.com

All TLC licensed vehicles (except for black cars and luxury limousines) will now be required to include a Driver Protection sticker in the passenger compartment. Please see below graphic for specific placement. This sticker requirement is pursuant to Local Law 55 of 2014, otherwise known as the Driver Protection Act. All TLC licensed vehicles must be in compliance with this requirement by September 30, 2015.

All Official Taxicab Vehicles (OTVs), also known as the Taxi of Tomorrow and other TLC licensed vehicles with Hearing Induction Loop capability will now be required to include Hearing Induction Loop Decals. Please see below graphic for specific placement. All OTVs and other TLC licensed vehicles with Hearing Induction Loop capability must be in compliance with this new requirement by September 30, 2015.

INDUSTRY NOTICE #15-26

UPDATE: TLC DRIVER’S LICENSE REQUIREMENTS TO OPERATE STREET HAIL LIVERIES (BORO TAXIS)

The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) is extending the grace period for Street Hail Livery (SHL) drivers to fulfill the below requirements to operate SHL vehicles and Accessible SHL Vehicles through January 4, 2016. The original extension for the grace period was due to end on July 1, 2015.

The TLC would like to remind all its licensees that in order to operate an SHL vehicle, drivers must have one of the following pursuant to TLC Rule §54-04.1:

• A valid Taxicab Driver’s License, OR
  
  
• A For-Hire Vehicle (FHV) Driver’s License issued on or before July 1, 2013, OR
  
  
• A Paratransit Driver’s License (for Accessible SHLs only).
  

To operate an Accessible SHL vehicle, drivers must have one of the following pursuant to TLC Rule §54-04(n):

• An FHV Driver’s License issued on or before July 1, 2013 and completion of the wheelchair assistance training course, OR
  
  
• A valid Taxicab Driver’s License and completion of the wheelchair assistance training course, OR
  
  
• A Paratransit Driver’s License.
  

During the grace period, drivers with FHV Driver’s Licenses issued after July 1, 2013 can continue to drive SHL vehicles and no summons will be issued. Likewise, drivers of Accessible SHL vehicles can continue to operate during the grace period without completing an approved training course on wheelchair passenger assistance.

However, starting on January 5, 2016, the LPEP system will lock out all ineligible drivers and they will be unable to operate an SHL without the appropriate licensure and/or training.

INDUSTRY NOTICE #15-27

TLC TECHNOLOGY OFFERS AN EASIER WAY TO SUBMIT TRIP RECORDS & GET A RECEIPT

New Affidavit System Avoids the Need for a Notary

The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) would like to remind base operators that the following trip record submission deadlines are approaching:

Due June 30, 2015

Wave 1 and 2 bases: May 2015 trip records

Wave 3 bases: April and May 2015 trip records

Due July 31, 2015

Wave 1, 2 and 3 bases: June 2015 trip records

Due August 31, 2015

Wave 1, 2 and 3 bases: July 2015 trip records

Please note that monthly submissions will continue to be required in this manner until the TLC notifies you that weekly submissions are required. If you do not know what Wave your base is in, please visit www.nyc.gov/triprecords and find the “List of Wave Assignments.”

In addition, beginning with the June 30 submission, all bases will be required to electronically sign an affidavit stating that they have either:

1. Submitted a true and accurate trip record report; or

2. That the base didn’t dispatch any trips during the reporting period.

To make trip record submissions as easy as possible for you, the TLC has created a new “Files Drop” service that is specifically customized for each base. It will make submitting your records as simple as “1, 2, 3” and will even provide an email receipt of your submission when you are done.

The TLC has also made the Trip Sheet Affidavit process far easier by enabling bases to use Electronic Affidavits and Electronic Signatures.

A detailed email will be sent to all bases over the next few days that will provide clear instructions on how to use these two new systems so please watch for a TLC email from:

TLC_Record Submission_Link
With the Subject: TLC Technology Offers an Easier Way to Submit Trip Records & Get a Receipt

It will contain the link that was specifically created just for your base, as well as the detailed submission information that you will need.

Please Note: As before, the two submission options that had already been available (SFTP and the Drive Mount options) will remain available for those who still wish to use them.

INDUSTRY NOTICE #15-28 • JUNE 26, 2015

TLC PUBLISHES LIST OF MEDALLIONS SELECTED DURING JUNE 25, 2015 ACCESSIBILITY DRAWING

The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) wishes to inform its licensees that it has published the list of independent unrestricted medallions that were selected during the accessibility drawing on June 25, 2015.

The selected medallions, each of which has a scheduled vehicle retirement date in 2016, will be required to place an approved accessible vehicle into service when their current vehicle is retired (first retirement cycle). The medallions not selected in the drawing are not required to place an accessible vehicle into service when their current vehicle is retired. However, each medallion’s accessibility requirement will alternate during each subsequent retirement cycle. For example, those medallions not selected in this drawing will be required to hack up an approved accessible vehicle in the next (subsequent) retirement cycle.

All owners whose medallions were entered into the drawing will receive a letter from the TLC detailing the results of the drawing and next steps. Please see below for the complete list of selected medallions.

DRAWING A — SELECTED MEDALLIONS

DRAWING B — SELECTED MEDALLIONS

INDUSTRY NOTICE #15-29

UPCOMING CHANGE TO THE CURRENT LICENSEE LISTS ON OPENDATA

The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) would like to notify its licensees that the lists of current medallions and SHL permits located on the New York City OpenData Mine ("Medallion Vehicles - Active" and "Street Hail Livery Permits") will be updated to include the Expiration Date. This expiration date is needed for logging into the Licensing, Application, Renewals and Summonses (LARS) system when making a Taxi or SHL Improvement Fund payment.

On both lists the column entitled "Type" previously said either "Med" or "Street Hail Livery" respectively. That column will now be titled "Expiration Date" and will contain the expiration date for the Medallion License or Street Hail Livery Permit in question. This change will take place effective July 13, 2015.

Detailed information about the NYC OpenData Mine and how to use these lists can be found on the TLC's website at the following link:

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

INDUSTRY NOTICE #15-30

TLC ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL TAXICAB VEHICLE RULES EFFECTIVE 9/1/15

The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) wishes to inform all Medallion and Taxicab vehicle owners that the Official Taxicab Vehicle Rules will take effect September 1, 2015.

For Taxicab vehicles placed into service on or after September 1, 2015, the following requirements apply:

• Unrestricted Medallions may only be hacked-up with a Nissan NV200 also known as the Taxi of Tomorrow, an alternative fuel taxicab vehicle approved for use by the TLC, or an accessible Nissan NV200;
  
  
• Alternative Fuel Medallions may only be hacked-up with an alternative fuel taxicab vehicle approved for use by the TLC; and
  
  
• Accessible Medallions may only be hacked-up with an accessible taxicab vehicle approved for use by the TLC.
  

Please note: Owners wishing to hack-up a vehicle that does not comply with the Official Taxicab Vehicle Rules must receive a vehicle certification letter from TLC’s Licensing Unit no later than 8/31/15.

The list of approved Taxicab vehicles can be found on the TLC website.

Taxicab Vehicles In Use

ONLY APPROVED VEHICLES TO BE HACKED-UP AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

2015- Nissan NV 200 Taxi

2015- Lexus Rx 450H

2015- Toyota Highlander Hybrid

2015- Toyota Prius V Hybrid

2015- Nissan NV 200 Accessible Taxi (BraunAbility)

2015- Toyota Sienna Accessible (Mobility Works)

2015- Toyota Sienna Accessible (BraunAbility)

2015- Toyota Sienna Accessible (Freedom Motors)

2015- Dodge Grand Caravan Accessible (Mobility Works)

2015- Dodge Grand Caravan Accessible (BraunAbility)

2015- MV1 Accessible

THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES APPROVED FOR HACKUP UNTIL AUGUST 31, 2015

2015- Ford Fusion Hybrid

2015- Lexus Rx 450H

2015- MV1 Accessible

2015- Nissan NV 200 Taxi

2015- Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid

2015- Nissan NV 200 Accessible Taxi (BraunAbility)

2015- Toyota Camry

2015- Toyota Highlander

2015- Toyota Prius V

2015- Ford Transit Connect Taxi XL Accessible (Mobility Works)

2015- Toyota Sienna Accessible (Mobility Works)

2015- Toyota Sienna Accessible (BraunAbility)

2015- Toyota Sienna Accessible (Freedom Motors)

2015- Dodge Grand Caravan Accessible (Mobility Works)

2015- Dodge Grand Caravan Accessible (BraunAbility)

2014- Nissan NV 200 Taxi

2014- Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid

2014- Nissan Altima

2014- Toyota Camry

2014- Toyota Highlander

2014- Toyota Avalon Hybrid

2014- Toyota Prius V

2014- Toyota Sienna Accessible (Mobility Works)

2014- Dodge Grand Caravan Accessible (Mobility Works)

2014- Nissan NV 200 Accessible Taxi (BraunAbility)

2014- Toyota Sienna Accessible (BraunAbility)

2014- Toyota Sienna Accessible (Freedom Motors)

2014- Dodge Grand Caravan Accessible (BraunAbility)

2014- Toyota Sienna Accessible (F&R Conversion)

2014- MV1 Accessible (Mobility Ventures LLC)

2014- Ford C-Max

2014- Ford Taurus (FWD)

2014- Ford Fusion Hybrid

2014- Ford Transit Connect Taxi XL Wagon

2014- Chevy Impala 2.5 Liter Engine

2013- Ford C-Max

2013- Ford Transit Connect

2013- Lexus Rx 450H

2013- Nissan Altima

2013- Toyota Avalon Hybrid

2013- Toyota Camry

2013- Toyota Prius

2013- Toyota Highlander

2013- Toyota Sienna Accessible (Mobility Works/ Freedom Motors)

2013- Toyota Sienna Accessible (BraunAbility)

2013- MV1 Accessible

2013- Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid Sedan

The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission will endorse additional vehicles on the market when new vehicles become available and conform to TLC rules and regulations. These updates will be available on this website. If you have any questions about a vehicle or retirement issue, please call the TLC hack site at (718) 267-4501.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER

The TLC’s listing of “vehicles in use” or "approved" vehicle models is for informational purposes only, and no warranty is made or may be inferred that the lists are accurate. Vehicles presented for hack-up must comply with our rules regardless of whether they are on our “vehicles in use” or "approved" lists.

A.G. SCHNEIDERMAN ANNOUNCES JOINT SETTLEMENT WITH LYFT

Settlement Ensures Lyft’s Compliance With State And Municipal Laws,
Requires Lyft Drivers To Have NY Authorized Auto Insurance

Schneiderman: Agreement Echoes My Commitment to Ensuring
Fair Competition And Consumer Safety Statewide

NEW YORK – On June 18, 2015, Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced that his office and the New York State Department of Financial Services have agreed to the terms of a consent order and judgment with Lyft, a company that provides for-hire livery services where the company, among other things, dispatches cars through a phone app.

The consent order, which resolves an action filed against Lyft in July 2014, requires Lyft to pay $300,000 in penalties for alleged violations of New York state and municipal laws , one of the largest penalties enacted against a ‘sharing economy’ company to date. Lyft has agreed that it will comply with the relevant provisions of the New York Insurance Law.

“I have always been committed to fostering an innovative and competitive environment in which both new and existing companies can flourish in our great state,” Attorney General Schneiderman said. “However, it’s critical that the laws put in place to protect consumers and ensure fair competition are not violated in the process.

Today’s agreement enables Lyft to grow and prosper within the bounds of state and local regulations, while the penalties imposed send the message that companies that attempt to skirt the law will be held accountable.

I want to thank former Superintendent Lawsky and the Department of Financial Services for their continued partnership in making New York’s marketplace one where all entrepreneurs can thrive under the same set of rules.”

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