How do I get a taxi license in NYC?

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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$51K. The estimated total pay for a Taxi Driver is $51,161 per year in the New York City, NY area, with an average salary of $48,645 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users.

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