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Definition and synonyms of hack up from the online English dictionary from Macmillan Education. This is the British English definition of hack up.View American English definition of hack up. Change your default dictionary to American English.
hack up
1. To cut something into pieces, often in a clumsy or sloppy manner. A noun or pronoun can be used between 'hack' and 'up.' We need to hack up these big branches.
2. To wreck, mar, or otherwise spoil something's appearance, usually by cutting. A noun or pronoun can be used between 'hack' and 'up.' I'll never use that landscaper again, not with the way he hacked up my poor bushes!
3. To expel something by coughing. A noun or pronoun can be used between 'hack' and 'up.' Gross, my cat just hacked up another hairball.
hack something up
1.Lit. to chop something up into pieces. (Refers often to wood.) Hack all this old furniture up, and we'll burn it in the fireplace.Hack up this stuff, and we'll burn it.
2.Fig. to damage or mangle something. Who hacked my windowsill up?Who hacked up my table?
hack up
v.1. To cut or chop something into pieces, usually with little care: The cook hacked up the potatoes and dumped them in the pot. We hacked the wood up and threw it in the fireplace.
2. To mangle or disfigure something, especially by cutting: That barber hacked up your hair badly! I accidentally hacked the shrubs up with the electric clippers.
3. To force something from the throat or lungs and out of the mouth by coughing: The patient hacked some phlegm up. My cat hacked up some blood, so I made an appointment with the vet.
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To operate a vehicle as a yellow cab you must complete the TLC hack-up certification and inspection. To learn more about certifying a vehicle and the hack-up inspection review the Medallion Licensing Guide.
Vehicle Certification
To begin the vehicle hack-up process, you must request that TLC’s licensing division certify that the vehicle can be used with your medallion. First review the vehicle certification section of the medallion licensing information guide before completing the request to certify a vehicle form.
Only TLC-approved vehicles may be used as taxicabs in New York City. The list of approved vehicles is available below, as is information about the special requirements for used and accessible vehicles.
Approved Vehicles
- The chart below lists the vehicles that are approved for use as a yellow taxi. The chart is updated as new vehicles become available. If you have any questions about a vehicle or retirement issue call the TLC hack site (718) 267-4501.
- You may be required to hack up an accessible vehicle, even if you do not own an accessible medallion. If you have a question about your medallion’s accessibility requirement, contact the TLC at [email protected] or (212) 676-1111.
Used Vehicles
- Owners may purchase and hack up a used vehicle that is less than 7 years old, if the make and model is approved for use as a yellow taxi.
- Used vehicles will receive a retirement date equal to 7 years after hack-up, minus the age of the vehicle when hacked-up. For example, a model year 2015 vehicle hacked-up in 2018 is 3 years old and must be retired in 2022, 4 years after the hack-up in 2018.
- Vehicles with more than 500 miles on the odometer at time of hack-up will receive a DMV inspection at TLC’s Woodside Inspection Facility. These vehicles must pass both the TLC hack-up inspection and the DMV inspection before the vehicle can be used as a taxicab.
Accessibility Requirements
- For more information on accessibility requirements and available funding, visit Taxicab Accessibility Information.
Pictures of Approved In-vehicle Cameras (PDF)
Note: Facilities with * also, have In-vehicle Camera Installation Facility.
Partition Installers and Camera Installation Facilities
ABC TAXIMETER 10-02 46 AVENUE LONG ISLAND CITY 11101 (718) 361-8515 ALEX GRUBSHTEIN | * ALON TAXIMETER 11-06 BROADWAY ASTORIA, NY 11106 (718) 956-4446 STEVE GEORGILIS |
* AMERICAN TAXIMETERS INC. 21-46 44TH DRIVE LONG ISLAND CITY 11101 (718) 937-4600 ANTHONY MARTINEZ | * BROOKLYN PARTITIONS 1542 ATLANTIC AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11213 (718) 773-9246 JOSE ZARATE |
* C & B TAXIMETER 521 WEST 48TH STREET NEW YORK CITY 10036 (212) 664-9679 CARLOS BUSTOS | CHRIS AUTO REPAIR 4151 PARK AVENUE BRONX 10457 (718) 731-7075 CHRIS (Manager) |
* DAY PARTITION 346 GRAND CONCOURSE BRONX 10451 (718) 585-5473 | * DOWNTOWN TAXIMETER 62 EAST 1st STREET NEW YORK CITY 10003 (212) 982-7584 FERNANADO BABILONIA |
* EMILIO TAXI PARTITION 651 LIBERTY AVENUE BROOKLYN 11208 (718) 348-4941 CESAR / EMILLO | HUNT AUTO SECURITY AND SOUND 1926 CROSS BRONX EXPRESSWAY BRONX 10472 (718) 823-1490 ROSETTE HUNT |
* KOLFIN SERVICE CORP. 12-04 44 AVENUE LONG ISLAND CITY 11101 (718) 361-2176 JAIME RIZZO | * METRO METER SHOP INC. 36-15 13 STREET LONG ISLAND CITY 11106 (718) 786-8585 AMOS TAMAM |
* METRO METER SHOP INC. 523-525 GREENWICH ST. NEW YORK CITY 10013 (212) 229-2066 AMOS TAMAM | * MICHAEL TAXIMETER REPAIR CORP. 519 WEST 27 STREET NEW YORK CITY 10001 (212) 714-1595 MIGUEL CARMELO |
* MILENNIUM TAXIMETER CORP. 48-02 VAN DAM STREET LONG ISLAND CITY 11101 (718) 729-3442 JOHN ARONIS | MIRTHA'S PLASTIC COVER 149 FORT GREENE AVENUE NEW YORK 10040 (212) 569-2626 MIRTHA GARCIA (As of 7/3/00) |
* OLDEE TAXI INSTRUMENTS 24-50 47th STREET ASTORIA 11103 (718) 482-6533 A. GALLEGO | ROGERS TAXI PARTITIONS 1092 ROGERS AVENUE BROOKLYN 11226 (718) 693-5033 RODDY SANTOS |
* RUSS AUTOMOTIVE INST. INC. 540 WEST 53 STREET NEW YORK 10016 (212) 757-3412 ROBERT RUSSNAK | * SAMIR TAXIMETERS CORP. 631 BRUCKNER BLVD. BRONX 10455 (718) 401- 0605 OSWALDO S. AGUIRRE |
* S & P TAXIMETER 771 4TH AVENUE BROOKLYN 11232 (718) 965-4484 PETER WLLOP |
Partition Manufacturers (Installations Also Available)
Alon Partitions 1106 Broadway Long Island City, NY (718) 956-4446 | Armored Solutions, Inc. Route 41 Pittsfield, MA 01201 (800) 742-9997 (Wholesale only) |
Day Partitions 346 Grand Concourse Bronx, NY (718) 585-5473 | Janton Industries 13 42nd Street Brooklyn, NY (718) 499-9090 |
K.G.T. Partitions 10-12 46th Avenue Long Island City, NY (718) 361-8515 | Safe America Corp 861 E 149TH STREET BRONX, NY 10455 (718) 292-6363 |
Samir Partitions 631 Bruckner Blvd Bronx, NY (718) 401-0605 | Skillman Auto Upholstery 37-11 126 Street Corona, NY (718) 458-4321 |
Somos Services 3805 10th Avenue New York, NY (212) 942-3737 | Syntec Communications 3950 Tenth Ave (211 St.) New York, NY (212) 942-3131 |
Taxicabs Partitions Inc. 1415 Inwood Avenue Bronx, NY (718) 538-7272 |
Camera System Only - Installation Facilities
All Boro, Inc. 1 McGuiness Blvd. Brooklyn, NY 11222 (718) 388-1100 | Altech Electronics 927 McDonald Ave Brooklyn, NY (718) 435-2281 |
Augie's The Right Connection 176 East 106 Street New York, NY (212) 876-7165 | CC Lock Inc. 56-01 Arnold Avenue Maspeth, NY (718) 497-2340 |
Finest Touch Communications 2271 Westchester Ave Bronx, NY (718) 597-9300 | L R S Communications Inc. 50 20th Street Brooklyn, NY (718) 499-4141 |
National Surveillance and Security Inc. 11 Middleneck Rd. Great Neck, NY 11021 (888) 577-9226 | North American Mobile Communications 37-03 Woodside Ave Woodside, NY (718) 898-8700 |
Tracy Leigh Enterprises/G&G Custom Auto 113 Ferry Street S.I., NY 10302 (877) 570-6962 |
Mid Size Sedans
Toyota Camry
Toyota Prius
Sports Utility Vehicles (SUV)
Ford Escape
Toyota Highlander
Minivans
Transit Connect
Full Size Sedans
Ford Crown Victoria
(Photos Courtesy of Smart Design)
For Authorized Printers
As of Tuesday, May 22, 2012, there is only one Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that authorizes printers to print and distribute all TLC-authorized, industry-related markings, decals, and bills of rights. The new MOU covers taxi markings, Boro Taxi markings, accessible and clean air vehicle decals, and the bills of rights for livery, Boro Taxis, and commuter vans
Note – the livery bill of rights has changed – there is new language, and you can no longer print and distribute the livery bill of rights from the electronic file that you were previously given. In order to receive new print files, and to continue using the ones that you have, you must print out two copies of the MOU, have the signature notarized, and mail both copies to the TLC.
Athena Technology
21-03 44th Ave
Long Island City, NY 11101
(866) 482-9467
Website: www.meter.taxi
Email: [email protected]
21-03 44th Ave
Long Island City, NY 11101
(866) 482-9467
Website: www.meter.taxi
Email: [email protected]
Creative Mobile Technologies, LLC
42-32 21st Street
Long Island City, NY 11101
(877) 268-2947
Website: www.cmtgroup.com
Curb Mobility, LLC
37-03 21st Street
Long Island City, NY 1110
(888) 432-7031
Website: www.gocurb.com
42-32 21st Street
Long Island City, NY 11101
(877) 268-2947
Website: www.cmtgroup.com
Curb Mobility, LLC
37-03 21st Street
Long Island City, NY 1110
(888) 432-7031
Website: www.gocurb.com
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