Accessible Dispatch 🚖♿️

This is the official Twitter account of the TLC's Accessible Dispatch Program in NYC. Need an accessible cab ride in the city? Contact us today!

🛬 Headed to NYC for a summer trip? 🧑‍🦽🚕 Wheelchair-accessible taxis are available right at the taxi stands at all major NYC airports! No need to book a ride in advance. Just head to the taxi line and let an agent know you need a wheelchair-accessible vehicle.

🎉 Today we celebrate 35 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)! ♿ Signed into law in 1990, the ADA was a groundbreaking step toward equity, access, and inclusion for people with disabilities. Here’s to continuing the progress! 🙌 #DisabilityPrideMonth #ADA35

🚕 Attention @nyctaxi drivers! The Accessible Dispatch incentive structure has changed—and it's simpler than ever. 💵 Earn a flat $10 incentive for every Accessible Dispatch trip booked by phone, no matter how far you travel to the pick-up. 🚕 Keep rolling, keep earning!

👜 Leave something in your accessible taxi? Don’t worry! 🚕 If you accidentally leave an item in a yellow or green NYC taxi, here’s how to get help: 📞 Call 311 or @nyctaxi at 718-391-5501 To speed things up, have your receipt or as many trip details as possible ready!

♿️ The Disability Pride Flag is a powerful symbol of strength! 🖤 The black background honors those we've lost. 📈 The diagonal stripes represent progress. 🎨 Each color stands for a different type of disability. This #DisabilityPrideMonth, let’s advocate for inclusion!

📞 We have a new phone number to make it even easier for passengers to reach Accessible Dispatch and other accessible taxi providers in NYC! Whether you're scheduling a trip or need assistance, Just call 888-828-1115. ✅ Be sure to save it in your contacts!

LICENSEES: We launched a WhatsApp Channel to share updates, information and resources directly with you. ➡️ Follow by searching for "TLC Driver Broadcast Channel" or by clicking here: on.nyc.gov/TLCWhatsApp

🚕 @nyctaxi drivers—time to sharpen your WAV skills! Join us for a hands-on Wheelchair Securement Refresher this Friday, July 11. 🕧 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. 📍 Big Apple Taxi — 50-24 Queens Blvd ✅ RSVP now: accessible-dispatch.formstack.com/forms/wav_trai…

Heading to the Disability Unite Festival this weekend? We’ll be there with @nyctaxi. Look for our team to learn how Accessible Dispatch makes accessible transportation easier for New Yorkers with disabilities. 🧑‍🦽🗽 📅 Details and registration: disabilityunite.org

🚖 Our website just got an update! We’ve added important updates about new @nyctaxi policy changes that affect accessible taxi drivers. Stay informed—stay ahead—and make the most of every trip. 🔗 Check it out: accessibledispatch.com/driver-faq/

🌟 What is #DisabilityPrideMonth? 🌟 It’s more than visibility—it’s about access, inclusion, and respect. 💪🧑‍🦽💚 We’re proud to champion accessible transportation for all New Yorkers. ➡️ Learn more about accessible taxi service in NYC: accessibledispatch.com

Lauren relies on Accessible Dispatch to get to her doctor’s appointments—and she loves how easy it is to ride with her wheelchair. Thanks for sharing your story, Lauren! 💬🧑‍🦽 Have a story of your own? We’d love to hear it: accessibledispatch.com/feedback-riders

🎆 Heading out for the 4th of July? Let Accessible Dispatch get you there safely and comfortably! ♿🚕 Whether you’re catching fireworks, a BBQ, or just enjoying the day—wheelchair-accessible rides are available across NYC. 📱Book your ride: accessibledispatch.com/download

📄 Have you read @MOPD’s Five-Year Accessibility Plan? ♿️ This forward-thinking plan helps NYC agencies make their programs, buildings, and services more accessible for people with disabilities. 🔗 Learn more: ow.ly/iwkA50WkILa #AccessibilityForAll

🎆 Starting to make your plans for the 4th of July? Whether it’s a park, party, or parade, count on Accessible Dispatch to get you there safely and comfortably in a wheelchair-accessible cab. ♿🚕 📲 Download the app today: AccessibleDispatch.com/Download

Today, we honor Helen Keller—a trailblazer for disability rights, access, and inclusion. Her legacy lives on through our commitment to providing safe, reliable, and accessible rides for all New Yorkers. 🚕 Learn more about our service: accessibledispatch.com

♿️ Drivers, did you know that the @nyctaxi offers an educational decal for your WAV? By placing this under your back window, you will be able to easily refer to it as you secure your passengers. Thank you for practicing #SafeSecurement!

🚕 Calling all @nyctaxi drivers! Don’t miss the final Wheelchair Securement Refresher of June—happening this Friday from 12:30 to 2 p.m.! Brush up on your skills and help make every ride safe and accessible. ♿️📅 RSVP here: accessible-dispatch.formstack.com/forms/wav_trai…

Keep your cool this summer, @nyctaxi drivers! If your A/C isn’t blowing cold air consistently, it might be time for a new cabin air filter. ✅ Check for steady, cool airflow ✅ Replace the filter if it’s clogged or dirty A quick fix can make a big difference!

🚕 Need a wheelchair-accessible ride? Booking is easy! Choose the option that works best for you! Safe, reliable, and accessible transportation—just a click, tap, or call away.