What is a TNC? 
TNC stands for transportation network company, a term defined in a recently enacted part of the State Vehicle & Traffic Law. A TNC is a business, also known as a " rideshare company ", licensed by DMV to use a digital network to connect passengers to TNC drivers for prearranged trips. 

How do I become a TNC driver? 
Contact one of the New York State licensed TNC companies. Lyft and Uber are currently licensed by DMV. 

Is there an age and licensing requirement to be a TNC driver? 
Yes , by statute , TNC drivers must be at least 19 years old and hold a valid and current NYS driver s license issued by DMV. 

Does my vehicle need to be authorized for TNC use? 
Not by DMV. But TNC companies may have requirements on the vehicles they allow. 

If I have a car loan, will my vehicle lender allow me to use my personal vehicle to drive for a TNC? 
You should read your lending agreement and contact your lender, as any such limitations are a matter of private contract, not the TNC Act or regulations. 

Can I use a taxi or livery vehicle to drive for a TNC? 
No. The TNC Act prohibits taxis, livery vehicles, limousines or licensed for - hire vehicles from being used as a TNC vehicle. 

What are the insurance requirements for a TNC driver? 
TNC companies will make sure TNC drivers understand and have the required insurance. If you are interested in being a TNC driver , you should contact a TNC you are interested in working with. 

May a driver be authorized by more than one TNC? 
That is up to the TNC you want to work for, as there is no legal limit to driving for more than one TNC. 

If I am an authorized TNC driver, may I pick up passengers in New York City? 
No , not unless you are separately authorized by the New York City Taxi & Limousine Commission: www.nyc.gov/taxi [1]. 

If I am an authorized TNC driver, may I drop off a TNC passenger in New York City that I picked up outside the City? 
Yes. 

If I am licensed to operate for hire by the New York City Tax

user: Hi there. I'm about to be a TNC driver, but i don't even know what that means, can you help me?

assistant: No problem. TNC stands for transportation network company, a term defined in a recently enacted part of the State Vehicle & Traffic Law. In other words, a TNC is a "rideshare company" licensed by DMV to use a digital network to connect passengers to TNC drivers for prearranged trips.

user: To do that, I guess i need permission from you, isn't?

assistant: No. DMV does not have nothing to do with your clearence for being a TNC, but it could be something required by a TNC Company.

user: Umm, o.k. So, i guess you don't know the insurance requirements for a TNC driver, right?

assistant: That's something for the TNC company. They have to make sure their drivers understand and effectively have the proper insurance.

assistant: You're going to be a TNC driver right?

user: Yes, That's right, that's why i wanted to know about this.

assistant: Then you should contact the TNC company you are interested to work with so they can give you more details.

user:  Yeah, i already thought about doing that. I can use any vehicle to do that right? i mean, like a truck or something?

assistant: Sorry, but no. TNC rules forbid use of taxis, delivery vehicles, limousines or licensed for-hire vehicles from being used as a TNC vehicle.

user: Oh, that's a boomer. And i suppose that applies to pick up random passengers too, right?

assistant: You guessed right. Unless you're separately authorized by the NYC Taxi&Limousine Commission.