TAXI LICENSE

N.Y.C.

A taxi license is much more than a license to drive a taxicab in New York City. Referred to as a HACK License, it soon becomes a key to a world many can only dream of.

Once licensed by the N.Y.C. T.L.C. (New York City Taxi & Limousine Commission) a taxi driver will have access to all of New York City’s famous and “infamous” Yellow Taxi Cabs. He or she can work any hours of the day. Vacations can be a simple as just not showing up to work and job security is based on your driving record.

 YES THE HOURS ARE LONG….But

Driving a taxi is an excellent way to make a living.  Recent adjustments to the fare structure by the N.Y.C. Taxi & Limousine Commission have increased taxi driver income to the highest level in decades.

 TOURISTS A PLENTY

With the dollar at a low level against many other currencies New York City Hotels are packed to the rafters with tourists. Add this to the convention trade, the theater district and the newly expanding upper income neighborhoods outside Manhattan,  we see a formula for much higher income for persons holding a valid taxi license in the City. 

HOW TO GET A TAXI  LICENSE IN NYC

The first step to getting a taxi license in New York City is attending a six hour defensive driving course. This can be done at The Master Cabbie Taxi Academy, the largest of New York’s Taxi Schools/Academies/Institutes. Prior to filing the application with the NYC TLC a taxi diver applicant must also have a medical exam.

With paperwork complete and filing fees in hand one then files the application with the licensing division of the N.Y.C. T.L.C. At the time of filing fingerprints will be taken. A criminal history will pose a problem if violations were recent, numerous or violent.  If you have a criminal record you should consult with an attorney that is familiar with the licensing standards of the N.Y.C. T.L.C. before spending your time and money in the licensing process.

Once the application is submitted to the T.L.C. a taxi license applicant must submit to a drug test. The fee is currently $25.50 payable only by money order to a T.L.C. designated laboratory.

The next step in the taxi licensing process is to attend taxi school. Following taxi school an applicant must successfully complete the New York City Taxi Operators Examination.

The Taxi Test consists of thirty questions related to English proficiency and fifty questions related to New York City taxi cab knowledge.

 PASSING THE N.Y.C. TAXI TEST

SOME PEOPLE NEED HELP

Recognizing the need for help Master Cabbie has carved out a unique business niche for the struggling taxi license applicant while providing the most professional atmosphere for licensing applicants who qualify with greater ease.

For Taxi License Information Call: 718-472-1699  or 1-800-9554-8294

Master Cabbie Taxi Academy

24-05 Jackson Ave,

Long Island City

Queens County N.Y.C.

718-472-1699  /  1-800-955-TAXI

Mastercabbie.com

*Statistics based on interviews with NYC TLC Officials