Requirements for Hack-up – Occupant Accommodation.
35 RCNY § 67-08
in effect§ 67-08 Requirements for Hack-up – Occupant Accommodation.
(a) Upholstery and Trim.
(1) Must be an easy-to-clean material such as vinyl. Exception: If the vehicle manufacturer installed side airbags or a system which determines whether a seat is occupied for purposes of inflating an airbag, the upholstery must be that provided by the manufacturer.
(2) Must meet federal (MVSS) standards for flame resistance.
(3) Must have a surface suitable for mounting authorized decals.
(b) Seats.
(1) A Taxicab may be equipped with either bucket or bench seats.
(2) The seats must not interfere with the partition and must meet all other Commission requirements.
(3) All replacement seats must be designed by the manufacturer for installation in the model and year of the vehicle in which the seats are installed.
(c) Rear Windows. A Taxicab must be equipped with rear windows that can be opened and closed by passengers.
Source: City of New York, Charter, Administrative Code and Rules (American Legal Publishing XML export, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newyorkcity/latest/NYCrules/0-0-0-72154Fetched: 10/24/2026