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NY S02688: Provides that no autonomous vehicle may be used for taxi, livery or transportation network company vehicle services in any city with a population of …

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Last verified Oct 12, 2026 · official bill text

S02688 · where it stands

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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…

In one paragraph

New York's S 2688 would add Vehicle and Traffic Law § 397-d providing that no autonomous vehicle may be used for taxi, livery or transportation network company services in a city of one million or more unless first licensed by the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission as a taxicab. The Commission could not license one until it creates and sets rules for an autonomous taxicab license. Referred to Transportation January 22, 2025; it has not passed either chamber.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

None yet: the bill is pending. If enacted, operators of autonomous vehicles for taxi, livery or TNC service in New York City would need a TLC autonomous-taxicab license, available only to medallion owners.

Key provisions

  1. No autonomous vehicle may be used for taxi, livery or TNC services in a city with a population of one million or more unless duly licensed by the NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission as a taxicab
  2. The Commission must first create an autonomous-taxicab license and rules covering application, issuance only to taxicab medallion owners, number of licenses, safety standards, insurance, trip and revenue data reporting and vehicle standards
  3. The Commission must deny applications that do not comply with its rules and may suspend or revoke licenses after notice and an opportunity to be heard
  4. The bill does not define autonomous vehicle and states no penalty or private right of action
  5. Would take effect immediately; Assembly companion A793

Latest legislative action

Jan 22, 2025. referred to transportation

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Autonomous Vehicles

Affected industries

Transportation

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