New York City prides itself on being wheelchair accessible. Almost all its public spaces, including hotels, sports stadiums, and city buses, can be accessed in a wheelchair. The same is true of its for-hire vehicles and rideshare services. If you want to help make NYC accessible to every visitor, read the requirements to operate wheelchair…
When you drive for a rideshare service, having a functional car is essential. Unfortunately, when your car is your place of business, it tends to wear down twice as quickly as it would if it were just for personal use. Wear and tear are inevitable, but that does not mean you are helpless against it.…
Even though we see them every day, we often don’t think very deeply about the taxi cabs that fill our streets. They’re such a constant presence it feels as if they’ve always been there. But everything has a history, and the taxi is no exception. This is a brief history of the New York taxi…
Driving for a rideshare company is considered one of the most popular modern side-jobs. It is easy to start, highly flexible, and available almost anywhere people might need a ride. However, just because you can quickly join Uber and Lyft doesn’t mean that there aren’t steps you need to take before starting. Fortunately, the Uber…
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.…
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…
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…
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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