Yellow Cab Hack-Up

To begin the vehicle hack-up process, you must request that the TLC Licensing Division certify that the vehicle can be used with your medallion.  First review the Yellow Cab hack-up information below, and the information on the Taxicab Medallion page, then complete the Medallion Certification Request form.

Only TLC-approved vehicles may be used as taxicabs in New York City. The list of approved vehicles is available below, as is information about the special requirements for used and accessible vehicles.

Approved Vehicles

• The chart below lists the vehicles that are approved for use as a yellow taxi. The chart is updated as new vehicles become available. If you have any questions about a vehicle call the TLC hack site (718) 267-4501.
• As of October 18, 2024 you are required to hack an accessible vehicle, even if you do not own an accessible medallion.

Used Vehicles

• Owners may purchase and hack up a used vehicle that is less than 7 years old, if the make and model is approved for use as a yellow taxi.
• Used vehicles will receive a retirement date equal to 7 years after hack-up, minus the age of the vehicle when hacked-up. For example, a model year 2015 vehicle hacked-up in 2018 is 3 years old and must be retired in 2022, 4 years after the hack-up in 2018.
• Vehicles with more than 500 miles on the odometer at time of hack-up will receive a DMV inspection at TLC’s Woodside Inspection Facility. These vehicles must pass both the TLC hack-up inspection and the DMV inspection before the vehicle can be used as a taxicab.

Accessibility Requirements

• For more information on accessibility requirements and available funding, visit Taxi Improvement Fund Owner Program - TLC (nyc.gov)

If you are a manufacturer of an Accessible vehicle or second-stage manufacturer, that requests to add your vehicle to the approved list, review requirements at TLC Rules section 67-05.2 - Specifications for Accessible For Hire Vehicles.

You will be required to present a vehicle and provide documents that:

• Meets ADA specifications. Refer to eCFR :: 49 CFR Part 38 -- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Specifications for Transportation Vehicles
• Underwent Crash testing and provide a detailed and summary report of FMVSS Testing Performed  FMVSS standards are located at: Title 49, Subtitle B, Chapter V, Part 571, Subpart B, Section….(126, 135, 206, 208, 207, 210, 214, 216, 225,301, 305, etc)
• Underwent CARB testing and has CARB Executive Order for modified vehicle. New York State follows emissions standards set by California Air Resources Board. If CARB testing is not done, a detailed explanation on the modifications with schematics of OEM and modified emissions systems will be required. This document will be shared with environmental regulatory agencies. The review of the documents will delay the approval process.
• Provide potential sales, support and services channels and outlets.

If you have questions or want to set up an appointment for review of the vehicles and/or documents, send an email to inspections@tlc.nyc.gov

Partition (bullet resistant) or an In Vehicle Camera System (IVCS) is required for medallions. See the following TLC Rules section for specific requirements:

Medallions

67-10 Requirements for Hack-up – Partitions
67-12 Requirements for Hack-up – In-Vehicle Camera System (“IVCS”)
58-35 Vehicle Equipment – Partitions

List of installers for partitions (PDF)

Pictures of Approved In-vehicle Cameras (PDF)

Mid Size Sedans

Toyota Camry

Tesla Model Y

Tesla Model 3

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Sports Utility Vehicles (SUV)

Toyota RAV4

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Minivans

Toyota Sienna

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For Authorized Printers

As of Tuesday, May 22, 2012, there is only one Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that authorizes printers to print and distribute all TLC-authorized, industry-related markings, decals, and bills of rights. The new MOU covers taxi markings, Boro Taxi markings, accessible and clean air vehicle decals, and the bills of rights for livery, Boro Taxis, and commuter vans

Note – the livery bill of rights has changed – there is new language, and you can no longer print and distribute the livery bill of rights from the electronic file that you were previously given. In order to receive new print files, and to continue using the ones that you have, you must print out two copies of the MOU, have the signature notarized, and mail both copies to the TLC.

• MOU for Authorized printers
• Taxicab Logo
• TLC Authorized Printers
• Taxi DOV Driver’s Bill of Rights
• Taxi Fleet Driver’s Bill of Rights

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