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Guides for TLC drivers

Straight answers on plates, financing and the vehicles that make you money in NYC.

TOFU

Best Hybrid Cars for Uber & Lyft in NYC (2026): Sienna, Camry & RAV4 Compared

The best hybrid car for Uber Lyft NYC in 2026, compared: Sienna, Camry, RAV4 and Prius on MPG, seats, UberXL and long-term payoff.

MOFU

How to Get a New TLC Plate in NYC in 2026 (the WAV Rule, Explained)

In 2026, a wheelchair-accessible vehicle is the realistic way to get a brand-new NYC TLC plate. Here is the rule, the step-by-step process, costs and timeline.

BOFU

TLC Car Financing with an ITIN or No Credit: A Bronx Driver's Guide (2026)

TLC car financing with an ITIN or limited credit is possible for NYC drivers. See the documents, weekly payment options, and how to qualify.

BOFU

Wheelchair-Accessible TLC Vehicles (WAV): Requirements, Costs & Why Drivers Pick the Sienna

What a wheelchair accessible TLC vehicle needs, what it costs, and why NYC drivers pick the Toyota Sienna WAV to get a new plate and earn.