TNC Inspection Stations
Inspections for Uber and Lyft Vehicles
Starting January 1, 2019 the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles will require inspections of vehicles being used by drivers of TNC (Transportation Network Companies) such as Uber and Lyft.
TNC Uber and Lyft vehicles are required to obtain this new TNC inspection at the vehicle’s next annual inspection, or within 12 months of obtaining a transportation driver certificate.
The TNC inspection is expected to be done at the same time as the regular annual inspection because the vehicle must have passed its annual inspection and have an attached certificate of inspection (540 CMR 4.04) prior to the TNC inspection.
TNC Uber and Lyft vehicles are required to obtain this new TNC inspection at the vehicle’s next annual inspection, or within 12 months of obtaining a transportation driver certificate.
The TNC inspection is expected to be done at the same time as the regular annual inspection because the vehicle must have passed its annual inspection and have an attached certificate of inspection (540 CMR 4.04) prior to the TNC inspection.
What's Inspected In A TNC Inspection?
The TNC safety inspection includes the brakes and suspension systems that are listed in 540 CMR 4.04
for regular annual inspections, as well as the interior items listed below:
for regular annual inspections, as well as the interior items listed below:
- The vehicle’s heating, defrosting and air conditioning systems are in “good working order”
- All interior lights are operational and illuminate the interior of the vehicle.
- There are no holes, tears, sharp edges or springs or wires protruding in seats and interior panels.
- The open door warning devices are in proper operating condition for all doors.
- The vehicle’s interior rear-view mirror is securely affixed.
- Both of the operator and passenger sun visors are in place.
- The door and window handles, locks and interior panels are in good working order.
- There are no loose items on the front dash or rear shelf.
- The seats, including the areas beneath them, and the rear floor area are free from debris.
- The vehicle’s trunk is clean and free of debris.
- The vehicle’s doors and windows operate as designed.
