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TLC licenses over 130,000 vehicles in New York City. Each vehicle receives comprehensive safety and emissions inspections by TLC and must be driven by TLC-licensed drivers that have undergone background checks and passed TLC education requirements. Learn about the differences in the types of TLC-licensed vehicles as well as tips on how to identify a properly licensed vehicle.

Yellow Taxis are the only vehicles licensed to pick up street-hailing passengers anywhere in NYC.

Yellow Taxis charge standard metered fares for all street hail trips.

Yellow Taxi smartphone apps can offer set, upfront pricing for trips booked through an app.

Yellow Taxis are easily identified by their yellow color, taxi “T” markings, and medallion license numbers on the roof and sides of the vehicle.

Remember to take your receipt at the end of your trip. Your receipt lists the medallion license number, which can help easily identify your trip if you have any issue such as leaving a bag or other belonging inside the vehicle.

Green Taxis provide street hail service and prearranged service in northern Manhattan (above E 96th St and W 110th St) and in the outer boroughs.

Green Taxis charge standard metered fares for all street hail trips. The price for prearranged trips are set by the base or smartphone app used to reserve the trip.

Green Taxis are easily identified by their green color, taxi “T” markings, and license numbers on the roof and sides of the vehicle.

Remember to take your receipt at the end of your trip. Your receipt lists the vehicle license number, which can help easily identify your trip if you have any issue such as leaving a bag or other belonging inside the vehicle.

For-Hire Vehicles include Liveries, Black Cars and Luxury Limousines.

For-Hire Vehicles only provide prearranged service reserved through a base or smartphone app.

The price for trips are set by the base or smartphone app used to reserve the trip.

Vehicles can be identified by for-hire vehicle license plates, which typically begin with the letter “T” and end with the letter “C”, as well as TLC vehicle inspection decals located in the lower passenger side of the front windshield.

Commuter Vans operated within designated areas throughout the City.

Commuter Van fares are set by the Commuter Van Authority.

Commuter Vans are easily identified by commuter “C” markings and TLC vehicle inspection decals on the windshield, both rear side windows and the back window.

Paratransits provide pre-arranged trips for medical-related purposes.

Paratransit trips are arranged through a paratransit base.