Legally, every driver needs insurance. At its heart, insurance is simply meant to protect you and others from risks like car accidents and theft. But because driving for the Taxi and Limousine Commission of New York involves more parties than simply driving yourself, there are more risks associated with being on the road. For that…
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It’s no secret that you need a car to drive for Uber and Lyft. It’s what makes driving for rideshare services unique in the world of driving for public transportation. At the same time, it makes things challenging when you don’t own a car yourself. Fortunately, there are ways to get a car to drive…
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As a TLC or rideshare driver, your car is more than a mode of transportation. It’s your moneymaker—in some cases, your entire livelihood. So keeping it clean isn’t simply a matter of taste. It’s a matter of making sure that your passengers are comfortable and happy when they go from point A to point B.…
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Becoming a TLC driver is a great way to augment your income, especially amidst the hustle and bustle of NYC. The unfortunate caveat of driving for a rideshare program like Uber or Lyft is that you have to supply your own car. And, as we all know, that is not a reality for around half…
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In our culture, we are used to the idea that the “customer is always right.” We write reviews for movies we’ve seen, rate restaurants we’ve been to, and leave comments on the quality of products we buy on Amazon. Because of that, it seems only natural that we leave ratings on our Uber drivers. But…
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According to the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission, there were nearly 198,000 TLC licenses held in 2019. With so many individuals registering to drive, it’s natural to wonder just what makes driving so attractive to them. The benefits of driving for the TLC are a big draw. Always Essential More than ever, job…
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Although people are traveling for recreation a little less right now, they still need to get where they need to go. Healthcare, food service, and retail workers need to get to and from shifts, and family members need to check in on loved ones at the hospital. As a TLC driver, you are an essential…
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There are thousands of reasons why people might want to become a TLC drive. They may need to pay the bills, save up for college—or they may just want a change of scenery. Whatever a person’s reasons for becoming one, TLC drivers are the pulse that keeps New York City running. If you would like…
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