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TLC Press Releases

The year 2008 has once again been a transformative one for the TLC, as well as for all of our regulated industries. While the economic downturn has resulted in challenges to all of the TLC’s regulated industries, your combined efforts have continued to serve the riding public well, and have helped to keep your industries [...]

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New Opportunities to Gather Data
TLC has been approached by manufacturers and taxicab owners who are interested in testing data collection devices such as cameras (drivecam) and “black box”recorders. To properly evaluate these suggestions, TLC needs to learn more about capabilities, functionality, and costs.

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Following a judge’s ruling in federal District Court which did not uphold the 25 mpg standard set forth in TLC Rule 3-03(c)(10), the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) has announced that the following vehicles are currently in use and meet approved specifications:

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Starting on November 3, 2008, accessible taxicabs will receive priority when being dispatched at JFK Airport. The Port Authority of NY and NJ will sponsor this pilot program as an incentive to encourage taxicab drivers to provide service to people with disabilities.

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You MUST use the meter for ALL fares. This includes
the $45 Flat Fare to and from JFK and Manhattan. It
also includes negotiated fares.

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