Legal Status of New York Ground Transportation Company
Vehicles for Hire including Taxi-Cab, Shuttle, Limousine and Bus (Motorcoach)
operators may be regulated by one or more agencies depending on what city / county
they are operating within.
Nassau County
The Nassau County Taxi and Limousine Commission
(TLC) regulates vehicles for hire within Nassau County on Long Island. The Nassau County
TLC is a division of the Nassau County Office of Consumer Affairs. Their website does not
provide a list of permitted ground transportation companies. Contact Consumer Affairs
directly at 516-571-3871 to inquire about their permit status or to file an official complaint.
New York City
The New York City Taxi & Limousine Commission
(TLC) regulates vehicles for hire within New York City which includes the Borough's
of Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island.
Their website provides a detailed list of all Taxi, Shuttle, Limo and Bus companies
who are licensed and have a valid permit.
Westchester County
The Westchester County Taxi and Limousine Commission
(WCTLC) regulates vehicles for hire within Westchester County, New York. The WCTLC is a division of the Westchester Department
of Public Safety. Their website does not
provide a list of permitted ground transportation companies. Contact WCTLC
directly at 914-995-8400 to inquire about their permit status or to file an official complaint.
Albany
Contact the Traffic Safety Division of the Albany
Police
Department at 518-458-5675 to file an official complaint against an Albany
taxi company.