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License Watch

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Paid for by: The Black Car Fund (provided by the IDG)

Drivers Benefits Enrollment Required? Yes

What is License Watch?

License Watch is available at no cost through the Drivers Benefits App that helps you stay informed about your NYC TLC License renewal status, Driver’s License-related violations, and TLC Plate related violations. License Watch supports both NYC TLC-Licensed and standard Driver’s-Licensed drivers.

With License Watch, you can view important information about your TLC License status, receive alerts about license renewals, learn about vehicle-related violations, and get support when you need help responding to tickets or infractions.

License Watch helps you stay organized, avoid surprises, and keep your driving career on track.

Important: Information provided through License Watch is for your personal use only. License Watch does not share information with third parties including the TLC, rideshare companies, or other Bases. License Watch is a reminder and monitoring service, and does not replace official notices from the TLC, DMV, courts, tolling agencies, or other government agencies.

What alerts can I expect with License Watch?

License Watch helps you stay informed and compliant by providing:

TLC License Monitoring

Receive alerts and view details about your TLC License status and renewal information directly in the Drivers Benefits App.

Driver’s License Monitoring

Receive alerts and view details about moving and traffic violations associated with your Driver’s License directly in the Drivers Benefits App.

TLC Plate Violation Monitoring

Receive alerts and view details about TLC-related parking, camera, and moving violations so you can address tickets before they become bigger problems.

Legal Support

Access trusted guidance and assistance from Rideshare Legal Services to help you understand and respond to tickets and infractions. Consultations are always free, and you may qualify for free or discounted services, or referrals.

Who is Eligible?

License Watch is currently available to Eligible, Enrolled Drivers with an active NYC TLC License or valid Driver's License, through the Drivers Benefits App.

How to Get Started

Activate real-time monitoring by adding your TLC-authorized, For-Hire Vehicle (FHV) plate number, and receive ongoing updates designed to help keep you on the road.

Download the Drivers Benefits App.
Open License Watch in the App.
Select Activate Monitoring.
Follow the steps to complete the setup process.
Start receiving alerts and updates at no cost to you.

Already enrolled in Drivers Benefits? Simply sign in to the App and activate License Watch.

Have questions or need assistance?

If you have questions about License Watch, need help activating its full monitoring features, or would like assistance understanding an alert or violation notice, we're here to help.

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FAQs

Is License Watch free?
Yes. License Watch is available at no cost to Eligible, Enrolled Drivers, and is accessible through the Drivers Benefits App.
What information can I see in License Watch?
With License Watch, you can view your NYC TLC License status and expiration date in the App. Once you activate License Watch’s full monitoring features by adding a TLC-Authorized FHV Plate number, you will begin receiving alerts related to TLC License renewals plus parking, camera, and moving violations.

You can add your Driver’s License when activating monitoring as well to view related moving and traffic violations in the App, and receive alerts.
Do I need to activate monitoring?
Yes. To receive alerts related to your TLC License renewal status, plus TLC Plate-related moving, parking, and camera violations, you must activate monitoring by opting in and entering your TLC-authorized FHV Plate number in the App.

To activate moving and traffic violations monitoring associated with your Driver’s License, add your Driver’s License information in the App when activating License Watch.
Will License Watch replace official notices?
No. License Watch is designed to help you stay informed, but you should continue to review and respond to communications from the NYC TLC, DMV, courts, tolling agencies, and other government agencies.
Is my information shared with rideshare companies or the TLC?
No. Information provided through License Watch is for your personal use only and is not shared with rideshare companies, Member Bases, or other third parties. License Watch does not share information with third parties. License Watch obtains your license renewal and violations details through publicly-available information.
What should I do if I receive an alert?
Review the alert as soon as possible and follow any instructions provided. If you need help understanding a violation or responding to a ticket, License Watch can connect you with Legal Assistance for additional guidance
Can I get help with tickets and violations?
Yes. License Watch includes access to free or discounted support from Rideshare Legal Services to help you understand your options when faced with a violation. Consultations are always free.

Disclosures

^¹License Watch is an optional service available through the Drivers Benefits App, and information is provided only to you. Individual License Watch information is not shared with third parties, including Uber, Lyft, or other Bases. By opting into (or “activating”) License Watch, you authorize Drivers Benefits to monitor publicly-available information related to your Licensing status and related violations. Information provided through License Watch is intended as a general reference only, and may be delayed, incomplete, or outdated. It does not replace official notices from any licensing or regulatory authority. Drivers are responsible for reviewing, verifying, and addressing any issues with the appropriate agencies. Enrolled Drivers must continue to meet Eligibility Requirements to maintain access to benefits, including License Watch. Drivers may opt out of License Watch at any time after activating the service. Drivers Benefits is not responsible for actions taken or not taken based on this information.

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1-833-814-8590

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Disclosures

You must meet Eligibility Requirements* to be enrolled in Drivers Benefits. An eligible driver is either:

(i) a driver who is registered with the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (NYC TLC) as a driver for a Black Car service and who, for initial eligibility, has provided service to passengers for at least twenty (20) hours during the past thirty (30) days and, for ongoing eligibility, based on driving-hours data provided by the NYC TLC for the rolling six (6) month prior periods, has provided service to passengers for an average of at least twenty (20) hours per month, with such hours measured from the time a passenger enters a vehicle until such passenger exits the same vehicle, or

(ii) a driver is not registered with the NYC TLC and who qualifies as a Transportation Network Company (TNC) or is affiliated with a dispatch base that is a member of The Black Car Fund and in the prior calendar year has received a gross income of at least $4,000 during the most recent available calendar quarter from the provision of service to passengers in the State of New York. Gross revenue is determined based on income that will be reported on a driver's Form 1099. These eligibility standards may be changed by The Black Car Fund upon at least 30 days' notice. Enrolled drivers must continue to meet eligibility requirements to maintain access to the benefits. A Driver shall cease to be an Eligible Driver if said Driver has been found by the Workers’ Compensation Board to be disqualified as a claimant for lost time benefits pursuant to Section 114-a of the New York Workers' Compensation Law.

*These Eligibility Requirements were last updated and are effective as of April 9, 2026.

The Black Car Fund (“The BCF”) is a not-for-profit organization created by New York State to provide workers' compensation insurance to drivers of NY Black Car Services including Uber, Lyft, and the more traditional Black Car bases in the industry. The BCF also provides safety and health programs that benefit these for-hire drivers, including the Drivers Benefits Program that features the Accident Disability Insurance Plan, $100K Accidental Death Benefit, Personal Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hearing Care Program, Dental Insurance, Vision Coverage, Telemedicine, discounts on Urgent Care and Prescriptions, and more, at no cost to eligible drivers. All the benefits paid for by The BCF are funded entirely by the small surcharge that is paid by passengers on each ride. While we encourage all eligible drivers to participate, participation is entirely voluntary, and you are not required to participate. None of the benefits are intended to provide you with any rights of employment or to otherwise affect your status as an independent contractor with respect to The BCF or with the dispatch base you are affiliated with. If you are an employee driver, none of the benefits paid for by The BCF are sponsored or endorsed by your employer. None of the benefits are intended to be covered by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) or the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“PPACA”). The Black Car Fund reserves the right to revise or terminate these benefits in whole or in part at any time, and for any reason. To learn more about the Drivers Benefits paid for by The Black Car Fund, please visit the Drivers Benefits Website.

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