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.
Ah, makes sense. Thank you for the explanation. So does my car need to be authorized for TNC use then?
Not by DMV, but TNC companies may have requirements on the vehicles they allow.
By the way, in order to be a TNC driver, do I need to be a certain age? I heard people talk about that.
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.
I see. And do I need any special insurance or will a normal one do?
TNC companies will make sure TNC drivers understand and have the required insurance.
Are you interested in being a TNC driver?
No, I'm just asking these questions for my son.
So if he becomes an authorized TNC driver, can he pick up passengers in NY?