Accessibility Requirements for Drivers

All TLC Drivers (Medallion, Street Hail Livery and For Hire Vehicle) must attend and complete a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) Training Course to maintain their license. A license will not be issued or renewed if the course is not taken.

• New applicants are required to take the WAV training course after filing an application with the TLC.
• Renewing licenses must have completed a WAV training course by the expiration date on their license. If you have already taken the course you will not need to take it again.

Download Chapter 80 - Drivers of Taxicabs, For-Hire Vehicles and Street Hail Liveries (PDF) for more details.

As a driver of a wheelchair accessible taxicab, you must help a wheelchair passenger to and from the sidewalk curb.  You must also secure the passenger and his/her belongings in the vehicle.  Time for unloading may not be charged.

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For Medallion and SHL Drivers

After you complete WAV training you may be eligible for payments from the TLC of $1 for each trip you complete in a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle. For more information visit Taxi Improvement Fund (TIF).

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Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) Trainers

For a list of Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) Training locations visit Driver Education.