The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) today added two vehicles to those 2006 and 2007 models already authorized for hack-up as New York City medallion taxicabs.  These vehicles are the only vehicles permitted for hack-up as New York City Medallion Taxis, provided they meet all TLC Rules & Regulations:

2006 Toyota Sienna CE	2006 Ford Crown Victoria – Stretch
2006 Ford Escape – Hybrid	2006 Mercury Mariner - Hybrid
2006 Toyota Prius – Hybrid	2006 Toyota Highlander – Hybrid
2006 Honda Accord – Hybrid	2006 Honda Civic – Hybrid
2006 Lexus RX400H – Hybrid	2007 Saturn VUE Green Line – Hybrid
2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid

The above-named vehicles do not require approval letters from Safety & Emissions, and must meet all TLC Rules and specifications (Taxicab Specifications – Chapter 3; available for view at http://www.nyc.gov/html/tlc/downloads/pdf/specrules.pdf ).