How To Get A Hack License

ork City Taxi Drivers License is called a “HackPersons applying for the Hack License and failing
License”. Officially it is known as a New Yorkthe drug test will be directed to a licensing
City Taxi Operators License. The license allowsstandards hearing conducted by the New York
the holder / driver to operate a Yellow MedallionCity Taxi & Limousine Commission. Following the
Taxicab in the Five Boroughs of the City of Newhearing the application for the Hack License may
York. Only a Yellow Medallion Taxicab is permittedbe denied a license.
to pick up passengers hailing from the street inThe most time consuming aspect of how to get
the City. The Hack license, issued through Thea hack license in NYC is mandatory pre-license
New York City Taxi & Limousine Commission, istraining for all New York City Hack Licensees. The
the only license for operating a Yellow Taxicab.training is in taxi related subjects, conducted by
There are other licenses issued by the New Yorkapproved training institutions. The minimum training
City Taxi & Limousine Commission for car servicerequirement is a twenty-four hour program. The
and limousines but they can not be used toprogram consists of a three day course, eight
operate the Yellow Taxicab. The Hack licensehours per day, with three basic components.
however can be used to operate a limousine orGeography/Map Reading, Rules and Regulations /
car service vehicle. This fact makes the HackDefensive Driving and Customer Service.
License the most valuable of NYC T&LC issuedThere is also a course for Eighty Hours available
operator licenses, as well as the most prestigious.consisting of nine eight hour days of classroom
There are approximately 44,000 drivers carryingtraining, and one day of testing. (The NYC TAXI
a Hack License in New York City today.OPERATORS EXAM.) The eighty hour program is
All applicants for a New York City Taxi Hackthe original taxi driver training program on which
License must be no less than nineteen (19) Yearsthe New York City Taxi driver exam is based.
of age, have, a Class A, B, C, or E N.Y. StateThere are other programs for how to get a hack
Drivers License, or a license from New Jersey,license available which have no time constraints.
Connecticut or Pennsylvania of a similar class.The programs are unlimited in length, so long as
Most licenses in New York State are Class D. Tothe student maintains a regular schedule at the
change a license from a class D to a class E oneschool, and does not have to re-learn what had
must go to the Department of Motor Vehiclesbeen taught previously.
and pay an upgrade fee. There will be no test but,Certain unlimited programs include all fees needed
there wiil be a fee of approximately fifty dollars.for the New York City Taxi & Limousine
A problem with how to get a hack license is thatCommission. This service allows persons utilizing
an applicant must owe no outstanding parking, orcredit to have Master Cabbie Taxi Academy
traffic summonses. If money is owed to the Newmake the fee’s available when the student
York City for parking or traffic violations it mustis ready for each phase of the Hack licensing
paid, or a documented settlement agreement withprocess This removes the need to purchase
the appropriate agency must be presented to themoney orders for which only cash can be used.
NYC T&LC licensing division.The taxi driver test for how to get a hack license
All applicants for a New York City Taxi Hackin New York City consists of two parts. It is
License must be citizens, or legal residents of theadministered by the New York City Taxi &
United States.Limousine Commission each week at the Master
Applicants are also required to attend a New YorkCabbie Taxi Academy.
State certified, six-hour Defensive Driving Course.The Hack License applicant must successfully
This course must be attended no longer than sixcomplete an English Proficiency as part of the
months prior to the date an application is filed withexam. It is a low level ESL exam for basic, English
the New York City Taxi & Limousine Commissionproficiency, consisting of four parts. There are
for a Hack License. The number one provider ofthirty questions, fifteen of which are fill-ins, and
defensive driving courses for New York City Taxififteen of which are multiple choice. An applicant
Drivers is the Master Cabbie Taxi Academy.must score twenty-one correctly to pass the
Classes are available six days per week. The priceexam. Applicants failing the exam are allowed to
is $45. or $39. with online registration.sit for a second exam on another date. Applicants
There is a medical requirement for How to Get Afailing the exam for a second time must submit a
Hack License. The medical form contained onnew application to the New York City Taxi &
Form B of the New York City Taxi & LimousineLimousine Commission if they wish to continue
Commission Taxi Drivers Application which mustthe process of obtaining a New York City Hack
be completed by a certified Medical Doctor.License.
The application for the New York City HackThe final step in the process of How To Get A
License must be submitted in person to the NewHack License in NYC is, The New York City Taxi
York City Taxi & Limousine Commission at eitherOperators exam. The Taxi Operators exam
32-02 Queens Blvd. Long Island City N.Y. 11101consists of two parts. One part is open book and
Monday through Friday 9AM to 4PM.the other is closed book. Part One consists of ten
There is a second submission location in Statenquestions. The applicant is allowed to use a Five
Island. Open Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays at(5) Borough New York City Atlas and a Street
1893 Richmond Terrace Staten Island NY 10302.address locator during this portion of the exam.
No walk-ins are permitted at the Staten IslandFor this portion of the exam forty-five minutes is
Location. To make an appointment call:allowed.
212-227-6324.Part Two of the New York City Taxi Operators
At the time of application submission the applicantexam allows the applicant seventy-five minutes
will be required to pay a sixty dollar applicationand consists of forty questions. Approximately
fee. The fee must be paid by money order madetwelve questions will pertain to rules and
payable to the NYC TLC.regulations and defensive driving questions. The
Also at the time of application submission theremaining twenty-eight questions will pertain to
applicant must pay a seventy-five dollar forgeography, landmarks, highways, air, bus and train
fingerprinting fee. The fee must be paid byterminals, etc. Applicants must answer thirty-five
money order made payable to N.Y.S.D.C.J.S.questions correctly, scoring seventy percent, or
All applicants for the Hack License are required tobetter, to pass the exam. Applicants failing the
be tested for illegal drugs. The Hack License willexam are allowed to sit for a second exam on
not be issued to any person not completing theanother date. Applicants failing the exam for a
test.second time must submit a new application to the
The New York City Taxi & Limousine CommissionNew York City Taxi & Limousine Commission if
approved drug testing center for new applicants isthey wish to continue the process.
located at 31-00 47th Ave. Long Island City NYTaxi drivers in New York City earn as much as
11101.one thousand dollars per week and more.
The center is open Monday through Friday fromIf you wish to apply for a New York City Hack
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.License please contact Master Cabbie Taxi
Payment must be made by money order madeAcademy. At: 718-472-1699 or 1-800-955-TAXI.
payable to Lab Corp. Inc.Terry Gelber has a NYC Hack License.