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 In order to provide training for drivers of wheelchair accessible taxicabs, you must sign a Memorandum of Understanding, a legal agreement between the trainer and the TLC. Courses must provide a minimum of three hours of training in the legal requirements of driving passengers with disabilities, passenger assistance, and sensitivity training. Trainers should have previous experience providing this type of training. Please see Chapter 54 for more details. Training courses must give a certificate of completion to drivers who finish the course. You must also electronically send TLC a list of drivers who finished the training.
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Currently there are two organizations that are working with TLC to provide Passenger Assistance training. Please contact these vendors directly for training services:
TLC Rule 58-20(c)(3) states that the Vehicle Owner must pay for this training course. The Accessible Taxicab Owner is responsible for paying any fees required to train each of the drivers they employ to drive their accessible taxicab. If you, as a driver, are paying the cost for this course out of your pocket you should speak to the Accessible Taxicab Owner or their Agent about reimbursement for the cost of the course. Issues with the owner or their Agent pertaining to this training and\or reimbursement for the cost of the course can be reported to the TLC by calling (718) 391-5501. The TLC will not reimburse you for the cost of the course but a complaint can be filed with the Agency. Resources and Links  Accessible Taxicab Medallion OwnersAccessible Taxicab DriversBack to Information on Passenger Assistance Training & Other Accessibility Requirements for Taxicabs and FHVs main page | | |||
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