TLC Street Hail Livery (SHL) Permits

Green cabs or Street-Hail Liveries (SHLs) are Street Hail Livery Vehicles that are permitted to accept street-hails. In exchange, Street-Hail Liveries may not operate in the Hail Exclusionary Zone, south of West 110th St and East 96th St

Types of TLC Vehicle Licenses

TLC issues following type of vehicle license:-

• Yellow Taxicabs / Street Hail Livery Vehicles: Yellow taxi cabs are yellow vehicles which can pick up passengers anywhere in New York City. Yellow cab vehicle owners must either own or lease a Yellow Taxicab Street Hail Livery. If you are interested in becoming a Street Hail Livery owner visit the Street Hail Livery Owners and Agents. If you would like to lease a Street Hail Livery review the List of Street Hail Livery Agents (xls) to find a TLC-licensed agent.
• For-Hire Vehicles (FHVs) : For-Hire Vehicles provide pre-arranged service anywhere in New York City and are dispatched by TLC-licensed FHV bases.
• Green Cabs: Green cabs or Street-Hail Liveries (SHLs) are Street Hail Livery Vehicles that are permitted to accept street-hails. In exchange, Street-Hail Liveries may not operate in the Hail Exclusionary Zone, south of West 110th St and East 96th St.
• Commuter Vans: Commuter vans are vehicles that transport between 9 and 20 passengers in preapproved zones for a flat rate. Commuter vans are operated by Commuter Van Authorities.
• Paratransit Vehicles License: Paratransit vehicles provide non-emergency transportation for passengers with disabilities.