The New York City Taxi & Limousine Commission (TLC) announced the launch of an online video series detailing the driving experiences of Commissioner David Do, the first TLC Commissioner to obtain a hack license and drive TLC-licensed vehicles while holding office. Titled “Commissioner Cab,” the series follows Do as he attempts to navigate the streets of New York, find trips, and deliver passengers – the daily task of the 179,000 drivers he regulates.
“I got my TLC license as a way to better understand the challenges faced by TLC drivers, and we quickly realized that documenting it could be a useful educational tool for all New Yorkers, as they ride along virtually if you will,” said Do. “The series captures what I experience, sometimes humorously, but it’s really a window into the whole industry and how TLC helps make NYC the safest large city in America. It’s a fun way for passengers to vicariously get behind the wheel, and behind the scenes of what goes on in the garages, the taxi lines, the airports, and more.”
Commissioner Do earned his TLC license in January of 2023. So far, he has conducted 18 trips, in taxis, community car service vehicles, a Revel vehicle, and a luxury limo vehicle. He has done airport trips, and also spent a Saturday night doing trips in Manhattan and Brooklyn. A new episode of “Commissioner’s Cab” will appear on TLC’s YouTube and Vimeo channels every month.
Source: NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission
