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Taxi 07 Roads Forward, a collaborative effort of the New York City TLC and the Design Trust for Public Space, is a comprehensive look at the taxi industry and the ways in which it could better serve the public over the next decade.

This document is the culmination of a creative exercise and contains recommendations that have not been endorsed by the TLC, but rather will serve as the foundation of discussions and explorations to come.
 
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Passenger Information | Taxicab Rider Bill of Rights

As a taxi rider, you have the right to:
  • Pay for your ride with credit/debit card;
  • Go to any destination in NYC, Westchester, Nassau, or Newark Airport;
  • Direct the route taken: The most direct route or one of your choice;
  • A safe and courteous driver who obeys all traffic laws;
  • A knowledgeable driver who speaks English and knows City geography;
  • Air conditioning or heat on request;
  • A noise free trip: no horn honking or radio;
  • Clean air. smoke and scent free air;
  • Working seatbelts for all passengers;
  • A clean taxicab: interior, exterior and partition;
  • Be accompanied by a service animal;
  • A driver who does not use a cell phone while driving (hand-held or hands free);
  • Decline to tip for poor service.

If you feel your rights were violated by a taxicab driver please File a Complaint.

Take your receipt.

24-hour Consumer Hotline: 311






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