Electronic hailing allows a passenger to use TLC-licensed apps to hail a yellow taxicab or SHL without the need of the driver to physically see the passenger. The purpose of E-Hail is to pair passengers with drivers that may not have otherwise been able to see each other. The E-Hail pilot program was created to test the effectiveness of hailing a cab electronically through a cellphone app. As of March 2016, the E-Hail pilot became a license and was no longer a pilot.
Electronic hailing allows a passenger to use TLC-licensed apps to hail a yellow taxicab or SHL without the need of the driver to physically see the passenger. The purpose of E-Hail is to pair passengers with drivers that may not have otherwise been able to see each other. The E-Hail pilot program was created to test the effectiveness of hailing a cab electronically through a cellphone app. As of March 2016, the E-Hail pilot became a license and was no longer a pilot.
TLC is studying the use of innovative technologies that may improve the driving habits of TLC licensees. Examples of these technologies include electronic data recorders (or black boxes), driver alerting/collision avoidance systems, speed governors, and analytics platforms.
TLC is studying the use of innovative technologies that may improve the driving habits of TLC licensees. Examples of these technologies include electronic data recorders (or black boxes), driver alerting/collision avoidance systems, speed governors, and analytics platforms
The HAIL law of 2012 introduced green taxis to New York City to provide transportation services to underserved boroughs. This 2015 report found that passenger demand for green taxis remains strong, fills a gap in transportation service, and is a viable small business opportunity.
The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) today opened a new licensing and inspection facility in Staten Island, replacing what had been a smaller facility that was devastated during Superstorm Sandy.