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Free tools that run in your browser. They give general information based on published rules and rates — always check the official source and your own documents.

OATH hearings & process

5Topic overview

How TLC cases are heard at OATH: phone, online and in-person hearings, evidence, rescheduling and appeals.

OATH hearingsOATH Appeal Deadline Calculator for TLC DecisionsFind the last day to appeal an OATH decision on a TLC summons: 30 days, or 35 if mailed. Plus when the TLC fine is due and why you needn't pay it first.Open tool OATH hearingsOATH Hearing Prep Checklist for TLC DriversA step-by-step checklist for your OATH hearing on a TLC summons, tailored to phone, online, in-person or mail hearings — with the official deadlines for each.Open tool OATH hearingsTLC Hearing Document Checklist by Type of ChargePick your type of TLC charge — traffic, passenger complaint, equipment, insurance, unlicensed activity, points — and get a printable list of documents.Open tool OATH hearingsTLC Summons Deadline Calculator (OATH Dates)Enter one date from your TLC summons, OATH decision or TLC notice and see every related deadline: phone-hearing requests, appeals, new hearings, fines.Open tool OATH hearingsTLC Summons Decoder: What Your Rule Code MeansType the code printed on your TLC summons, like 80-13(a)(2) or 19-506(b)(1), to see which rule or law it is, which chapter it comes from and what it covers.Open tool

Fines, payments & suspensions

2Topic overview

Paying TLC fines, settlement offers, defaults, and what happens to your license when a fine goes unpaid.

Fines & suspensionsShould I Fight My TLC Summons or Pay It?Answer eight quick questions about your TLC summons to see the reasons to get it reviewed and the reasons paying may be simpler. No verdict, no predictions.Open tool Fines & suspensionsTLC Fine Lookup: Penalties by Rule CodeSearch TLC fines by rule code or keyword. See the penalty quoted from the TLC rule book, any points, and why pleading before a hearing often costs less.Open tool

Traffic safety, points & cameras

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Traffic rules, DMV and TLC points, the Persistent Violator Program, accidents and camera tickets.

Safety & pointsCrash Deadline Planner for TLC DriversAnswer four questions about your crash to see every report you owe — owner, insurer, DMV MV-104, TLC copy, injury claim — and the day-count for each deadline.Open tool Safety & pointsTLC Points Calculator: Persistent Violator ProgramAdd TLC and DMV points by conviction date to see your 15-month total under TLC's Persistent Violator Program, when each drops off, and course credits.Open tool

Getting & keeping a TLC license

5Topic overview

Applying for, renewing and reinstating a TLC driver license: courses, drug tests and DMV record checks.

LicensingTLC Application 90-Day Planner: Every DeadlineApplied for a TLC license? Count your real deadlines: course sign-up by day 85, exam by day 87, medical form and defensive driving date limits. Printable.Open tool LicensingTLC Course, WAV Training & Exam Location FinderFind where to take the TLC 24-hour course, WAV training and the PSI driver exam: 16 schools and 12 test centers from NYC Open Data, filterable by borough.Open tool LicensingTLC Drug Test Location Finder: LabCorp SitesAll 57 TLC-approved LabCorp drug test sites in one filterable list and map, with the 8 walk-in locations and hours, the $34 fee and what to bring.Open tool LicensingTLC License Renewal PlannerEnter your TLC license expiration date and get every deadline in order: yearly drug tests, the 90-day renewal window, courses and the 180-day late limit.Open tool LicensingWhich TLC License Do I Need? Answer 3 QuestionsDrive Uber, a yellow cab, a green cab, a paratransit van or a commuter van? Own the car or start a base? Find the exact TLC licenses you need in three clicks.Open tool

Vehicles, bases & inspections

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TLC vehicle licensing, inspections, insurance, plates, base affiliation and equipment rules.

Vehicles & basesRent, Lease or Buy a TLC Car? Cost CalculatorCompare renting a TLC car by the week with buying one on a loan, over the months you plan to drive. Uses your numbers, with TLC's 2024 cost study as a guide.Open tool

Apps, bases & deactivation

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Uber, Lyft and other apps and bases: how they work with TLC rules, pay statements and deactivation.

Apps & basesDeactivation Path Finder: Your Next StepDeactivated or blocked by Uber or Lyft in NYC? Answer 3 questions to see which process applies, what to do first, what evidence to save and who to contact.Open tool Apps & basesUber & Lyft Minimum Pay Estimator (NYC 2026)Enter a trip's miles and minutes to see the least Uber or Lyft must pay you under TLC's 2026 rates, including WAV and out-of-town trips. Check your statement.Open tool

Electric vehicles & charging

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Driving an electric vehicle for hire in NYC: TLC EV rules, charging, costs and the Green Rides program.

EVs & chargingEV vs Hybrid vs Gas Savings Calculator for TLC DriversCompare the weekly and yearly energy cost of an electric car and a gas or hybrid car for your miles and prices, with TLC's cost figures as a guide.Open tool

Airports: JFK, LaGuardia & Newark

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Working the airports: holding lots, pickup rules, airport fees and access fees, and Port Authority enforcement.

AirportsAirport Trip Helper: Rules, Fees & Where to WaitPick JFK, LaGuardia or Newark, your direction and what you drive: see the fare rule, airport fees, congestion charges and tolls, and where to wait.Open tool

Tolls, E-ZPass & congestion pricing

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Bridges, tunnels, E-ZPass and Tolls by Mail rates, congestion pricing, and who pays the toll on a trip.

Tolls & E-ZPassCongestion Pricing Calculator (TLC Trips & Own Car)Work out the MTA congestion toll and NYS congestion surcharge on your trips, or the daily toll for your own car, with peak times, credits and 2028 rates.Open tool Tolls & E-ZPassNYC Toll Calculator for TLC DriversAdd the bridges and tunnels on your route and compare E-ZPass, Mid-Tier and Tolls by Mail at 2026 rates, with TLC's rules on who pays the toll on a trip.Open tool

Zones, stands & places to work

3Topic overview

NYC taxi zones, taxi stands, relief stops, neighborhoods and events: where trips start and end, with data.

Zones & placesCurb Sign Decoder: Can I Stop Here for a Passenger?Pick the sign in front of you and your vehicle type. Get a yes or no for a passenger pickup, drop-off or waiting, with the DOT or TLC rule behind each answer.Open tool Zones & placesTaxi & FHV Relief Stand Finder: All 110 NYC StandsSearch all 110 NYC DOT relief stands by borough, street or taxi zone. See which allow FHVs, how many spaces each has and the hours printed on the sign.Open tool Zones & placesTaxi Zone Explorer: Data for Any NYC ZoneSearch TLC's 263 taxi zones by name, borough or LocationID and open each zone's page: pickups, busy hours, top destinations, fares and app pay.Open tool

Pay, fees & earnings rules

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Driver pay rules, surcharges, fees, and the money side of driving for hire in NYC.

Pay & feesNYC Taxi Fare Estimator With All SurchargesEstimate a yellow or green taxi fare the way the meter builds it: distance, slow-traffic time, every TLC surcharge, JFK flat fare, LaGuardia and Newark.Open tool

Taxes for TLC drivers

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Income tax, 1099s, deductions, mileage, sales tax and other tax basics for NYC taxi and for-hire drivers.

TaxesTLC Driver Tax Deduction Estimator (Mileage vs Actual)Compare the IRS standard mileage deduction (72.5¢ then 76¢ a mile in 2026) with your actual car costs, plus tolls and parking. An estimate for TLC drivers.Open tool

Driver rights & help programs

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Your rights as a TLC driver: discrimination, deactivation, advocacy groups, and help and assistance programs.

Driver rightsDriver Help Finder: Who Can Help With This?Answer two or three questions and get the right office for your problem: unpaid trips, deactivation, injury, bias, a summons, tolls, money or mental health.Open tool

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