Do you need taxi license for Lyft NYC?

New York City Regulations NYC requires Uber and Lyft drivers to get a license from the NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC). In this respect, rideshare drivers working in NYC stand on equal footing with taxi and limousine drivers. To get a TLC license, the driver must undergo background and driving history checks.



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See details and sample images of each required document below. Drivers are required to have a valid driver's license. Driver's license can be from any state, as long as you have a current TLC driver license. Drivers are required to upload a copy of their New York State or New Jersey vehicle registration.

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On average, Uber paid its drivers more per hour than Lyft in 2022, according to Gridwise. Uber drivers had gross earnings of $21.14 per hour in 2022, while Lyft drivers were grossing $19.90.

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TLC Driver's License Checklist
  1. Complete the TLC license application.
  2. Upgrade your license to Class E or a Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
  3. Take Defensive Driving and WAV courses.
  4. Take a 24-Hour TLC Driver Education Course.
  5. Complete your TLC Driver's License exam.
  6. Complete a Drug Test.
  7. Get fingerprinted.


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As of April 1, 2023, we are limiting new for-hire vehicle driver sign-ups in New York City, largely due to TLC's utilization regulations. Create an account to join the waitlist to drive with Uber in NYC. TLC recently approved a Street Hail Livery (SHL) Pilot program.

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Lyft Car Requirements
  • Vehicle Age – 2003 or newer. ...
  • Licensing – Current registration, with in-state plates.
  • Tires – The tires on your vehicle need to have sufficient tread.


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For example, Lyft's average incomes are around $18 per hour, while Uber's average income can sometimes average as low as $15 per hour. With this thought in mind, at the outset, you may be able to earn slightly more with Lyft; this may be because Lyft riders are generally more likely to pay a tip than Uber riders.

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If you're looking at a baseline, just wanting to know which company takes more in driver commissions, the answer is that Uber takes more. The company takes 25% of the rider's charged fare, which includes both the distance traveled and the time spent on the trip. Lyft, on the other hand, only takes 20% of the fare.

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