Vehicle and Traffic Law § 148-a · Article 1. Words and Phrases Defined
Taxicab
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§ 148-a. Taxicab. Every motor vehicle, other than a bus, used in the business of transporting passengers for compensation, and operated in such business under a license or permit issued by a local authority. However, it shall not include vehicles which are rented or leased without a driver.
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- Law content up to date as of October 30, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
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- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/VAT148-A
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