TLCDesk
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One marketplace · Both sides of the deal

The TLC rental marketplace, done right.

Verified people, prices in writing, deposits held in escrow, and a signed agreement on every rental — for NYC drivers and vehicle owners alike.

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For TLC drivers

Find a verified car. Drive this week.

Browse TLC-plated vehicles near you, reserve in minutes, and sign a standard agreement in the app. No WhatsApp groups, no handshake risk.

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Verified owners Deposit in escrow Clear weekly price
For vehicle owners

List your TLC vehicle. Earn every week.

Put your TLC-plated car in front of thousands of licensed drivers, approve the ones you trust, and get paid automatically every week.

List your vehicle Open the owner portal
You approve every driver Automated weekly payouts Standard agreement
100,000+
Licensed TLC drivers in NYC
80,000+
TLC-plated vehicles in NYC
Escrow
Deposits held safely
Weekly
Automated payouts
How it works

How TLCDesk works

Two simple paths — one for drivers, one for owners. Both end with a signed agreement and a vehicle on the road.

Drivers Rent a vehicle

1
Get verified
Confirm your identity and TLC license once, then browse freely.
2
Reserve and sign
Pick a vehicle, place the deposit, and e-sign the agreement in the app.
3
Pick up and drive
Follow the guided pickup, grab the keys, and start your week.

Owners List a vehicle

1
List in minutes
Add your TLC plate, registration, and weekly price from the web portal.
2
Approve a driver
Review verified driver requests and approve the one you want.
3
Get paid weekly
Once the agreement is signed, payouts land automatically every week.
Why TLCDesk

Everything the handshake never gave you

Verified profiles

Every driver and owner confirms identity and TLC credentials before any deal.

Escrow security deposits

Deposits are held safely and released by the rules, not by argument — returned at handoff minus any documented charges.

Transparent weekly pricing

The weekly rate is on the listing. No surprises, no hidden add-ons.

Standard e-signed agreements

Every rental runs on the same clear, e-signed agreement for both sides.

In-app messaging

Coordinate pickup and questions right inside the app, with a record of it all.

Automated weekly payouts

Owners get paid every week, automatically, straight to their account.

For drivers

Stop chasing cars. Start driving.

TLCDesk puts verified TLC-plated vehicles across Astoria, Jackson Heights, Jamaica, Long Island City, and Sunnyside in one place — with the price, the deposit, and the agreement all clear before you commit.

  • Reserve and sign in minutes, then pick up and drive the same week.
  • Know the full weekly cost and refundable deposit up front.
  • Your deposit stays in escrow and comes back at handoff.
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Your rental
2022 Toyota Sienna
T8492C
Astoria · Hybrid · Wheelchair accessible
Weekly rate
$485.00
Security deposit (refundable)
$500.00
Reserve & sign
This week's payout
$1,940
Paid automatically · every Friday
SR
New request · Samir R.
Verified TLC driver
Approve
JL
Josué L.
T6021K · CR-V · $430
+$430
For owners

Your vehicle should earn while it sits.

List your TLC-plated car once and reach thousands of licensed drivers actively looking. You set the weekly price, you approve every driver, and payouts run themselves.

  • Approve only verified drivers — you have the final say on every rental.
  • Every rental is backed by a standard agreement and an escrow deposit.
  • Payouts arrive automatically every week, with no chasing payments.
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Trust & safety

Built so both sides can trust the deal

The old way ran on trust between strangers. TLCDesk replaces it with verified people, protected money, and the same clear agreement every time.

Identity & TLC verification
Drivers and owners confirm their identity and TLC credentials before any rental.
Deposits held in escrow
Security deposits are held safely and returned at handoff, minus documented charges.
Standard agreement every time
The same clear, e-signed rental agreement protects both sides on every deal.
FAQ

Questions, answered

What is a TLC vehicle?
It's a vehicle licensed by the NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission, so you can legally drive for apps like Uber and Lyft. The plate looks like T8492C.
Do I need a TLC license to rent a vehicle?
Yes. To rent and drive a TLC-plated vehicle you must hold a valid NYC TLC driver license. You confirm it once during verification, then browse freely.
How does the security deposit work?
Your deposit is held in escrow at reservation. At handoff it is returned to you, minus any charges both sides documented and agreed to.
When do owners get paid?
Payouts run automatically every week once the agreement is signed and the rental is active, deposited straight to the owner's connected account.
Is there a written agreement for each rental?
Yes. Every rental uses the same standard agreement, e-signed by both the driver and the owner before pickup. You always have a copy in the app.
How is this different from finding a car on WhatsApp?
Same drivers and owners, with real safeguards: verified profiles, prices in writing, deposits held in escrow, a signed agreement, and automated weekly payments instead of cash and trust.
Do I need to be tech-savvy?
No. The app is plain and simple, in English and Spanish. Each step tells you exactly what to do — from finding a car to signing and pickup.

Pick your side. Get started today.

Drivers find a verified vehicle and drive this week. Owners list in minutes and earn every week. One marketplace, both sides covered.

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