Drive With Classic Ryde
Join NYC’s most driver-focused TLC network. Consistent medical, airport, and corporate rides — dispatched by a team that actually picks up the phone.
TLC license required · All vehicle types welcome · No hidden fees
No surprise deductions. No surge manipulation. Just clear, consistent rates across every account type.
Medicaid · Hospital · Clinic
Classic Ryde keeps 10% per trip.
You keep 90% of every fare.
Minimum $15 per trip. 100% on-demand trips dispatched live across Queens, the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. No scheduled routes — rides come to you.
NYC DOE · Access-A-Ride · Paratransit
Classic Ryde keeps 15% per trip.
You keep 85% — with guaranteed volume.
NYC Department of Education school trips, Access-A-Ride, and paratransit. Structured schedules, reliable pickups, and consistent income year-round.
Fill out our quick form. Takes under 5 minutes. No paper, no fax, no runaround.
Our team reviews your TLC license and vehicle docs, then sets up your driver profile.
Trips dispatched through our 24/7 team. You see trip details before accepting — always.
We’ve been doing this since before Uber existed. We know what drivers actually need.
A real human answers the phone, day or night. No chatbots, no hold music, no app-only support when you’re stranded at 2am.
You see the pickup, destination, and rate before you accept. No mystery fares, no bait-and-switch dispatching.
Medical, school, airport, and account trips running all day. Less dead time waiting for surge — more steady income.
Routes across Queens, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Drive where you live, not just where the app sends you.
Sedans, SUVs, wheelchair-accessible vehicles (WAV), and ambulatory vehicles. We have accounts for every configuration.
Dedicated onboarding, document help, and a team that advocates for drivers — not just passengers.
We keep it simple. If you’re TLC-licensed and ready to work, we can get you set up quickly.
Black car sedans, SUVs, minivans, wheelchair-accessible vehicles (WAV), and ambulatory transport vehicles. Most standard TLC vehicles qualify.
For Medicaid, hospital, and clinic trips, you’ll also need vehicle inspection certification and — for WAV — proper tie-down and securement equipment.
Government contract accounts may require additional background screening. Our onboarding team will walk you through every step — no surprises.
We can point you toward TLC licensing resources. Once you’re licensed, come back and we’ll get you started same week.
“I’ve been with Classic Ryde for 4 years. The dispatch team actually picks up the phone — that alone keeps me here. I know my trips before I accept them, and I’ve never had a surprise deduction.”
“The $110 flat rate changed everything for me. I used to dread slow days. Now I just drive more and keep every dollar. The dispatch team keeps me busy all day — consistent trips, no slow periods.”
“DOE school trips are what I wanted — same routes, reliable schedule, done by 4pm. Classic Ryde got me set up fast. The onboarding was straightforward and I was driving within a week.”
Yes. There’s no exclusivity requirement. Many of our drivers split their time, using Classic Ryde for scheduled medical and government trips and app platforms when they want flexibility.
Payment schedules vary by account type. Most drivers are paid weekly. Direct deposit is available. Contact our onboarding team for specifics on your account.
No. Your schedule is yours. The flat-rate weekly option does require weekly enrollment to activate, but there’s no minimum hours or trip requirement.
WAV drivers are in high demand — especially for NEMT and Access-A-Ride. We prioritize WAV onboarding. You’ll likely have more trip volume than a standard sedan.
Yes. During onboarding you’ll indicate your preferred account types — medical, DOE, airport, etc. — and we’ll activate you for those specifically.
Available trips from all accounts are visible through our dispatch system before you accept. You choose what works for your route and schedule — no forced assignments.
Our onboarding team reviews applications fast. If you’re TLC-licensed, we can usually get you activated within days — not weeks.
TLC license required · Background check required · All boroughs welcome