Express Lane Permits

All applicants must supply a list on company letterhead of license plate numbers of vehicles that will use the Express Lane(s).

Bus applicants must supply the following: operating authority granted by the New York City Board of Estimate, New York State Department of Transportation, appropriate out-of-state operating authority, or Interstate Commerce Commission; current registration for each vehicle that indicates New York State Bus license plate or out-of-state equivalent; current insurance policy coverage for all vehicles (fleet policy or individual insurance cards paired with registrations); proof for each vehicle of minimum seating capacity of 16 passengers, not including the driver (on registration); and proof that seating capacity in each vehicle is consistent with the seating capacity set forth in the appropriate operating authority (on registration and operating authority document).

Ambulette wheelchair accessible applicants must supply the following: operating authority issued by the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission, New York State Department of Transportation, or Interstate Commerce Commission; current registration for each vehicle; current insurance coverage for all vehicles (fleet policy or individual insurance cards paired with registrations); and current TLC For Hire/Para Vehicle Permit for each vehicle.