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Provides that no autonomous vehicle may be used for taxi, livery or transportation network company vehicle services in any city with a population of one million or more without first being licensed by the New York City taxi and limousine commission; requires the New York City taxi and limousine…
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New York's A 793 would add Vehicle and Traffic Law § 397-d barring the use of an autonomous vehicle for taxi, livery or transportation network company services in a city of one million or more unless the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission first licenses it as a taxicab. The Commission would have to first create an autonomous-vehicle license and rules, with licenses issued only to owners of taxicab medallions. Would take effect immediately. Referred to the Transportation Committee January 8, 2025 and January 7, 2026; it has not passed either chamber.
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What it means for business
None yet: the bill is pending. If enacted, companies wanting to run autonomous taxis in New York City would need a TLC license, available only to taxicab medallion owners once the TLC sets rules.
Key provisions
- No autonomous vehicle may be used for taxi, livery or transportation network company services in a city of one million or more unless licensed by the TLC as a taxicab
- The TLC may not license one until it establishes an autonomous-vehicle license and rules
- Rules must cover the issuing process, issuance "only to owners of taxicab medallions," license numbers, safety standards, insurance, trip and revenue reporting, and vehicle standards (including wheelchair accessible or low- or zero-emissions)
- The TLC must deny non-compliant applications and may suspend or revoke a license for failure to comply after notice and a chance to be heard
- Would take effect immediately; referred to Transportation January 8, 2025 and January 7, 2026, no further action
Latest legislative action
Jan 7, 2026. referred to transportation
Sponsors (showing 5 of 9)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| CARROLL | Primary |
| Micah Lasher D | Primary |
| MILLER MG | Primary |
| Pamela J. Hunter D | Primary |
| PRETLOW | Primary |
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