APPLICATION FOR SERVICE PARTNERSHIP

How to Save a Life Transportation (NYC)

PART 1: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR (1099) DISCLOSURE

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: By applying, you acknowledge that you are seeking a partnership as an Independent Contractor (Form 1099), not as an employee. In accordance with the NYC Freelance Isn't Free Act, the following terms apply to this service relationship:

1. Contractor Responsibility & Expenses

As an independent business owner, you are responsible for the "tools of the trade." This includes:

Vehicle: Providing a TLC-licensed vehicle that meets NYC medical transportation standards.

Costs: All fuel, tolls, maintenance, repairs, and parking/traffic fines.

Taxes: Responsibility for all federal, state, and local self-employment taxes (No taxes are withheld by the company).

Equipment: A modern smartphone with a data plan for dispatching and communication.

2. Mandatory NYC TLC Credentials (2026 Standards)

You must maintain the following at your own expense to remain eligible for trip offers:

TLC Driver License: Must be active and in good standing.

Class E License: New York State Driver’s License (or equivalent).

Drug Testing: Current annual TLC-approved drug test on file.

WAV Training: Completion of the Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) training course.

Medical Fitness: A valid TLC Medical Certification Form completed by a licensed physician.

3. Commercial Insurance Requirements

Contractors must carry insurance that meets the NYC TLC minimum liability limits:

Liability: $100,000 per person / $300,000 per occurrence.

Property Damage: $100,000.

FH-1 Certificate: Proof of current coverage must be provided prior to the first trip.