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Contractor Parking Permit A Contractor Parking Permit is only used to perform a contractor service. This program was established to enable licensed contractors to access their vehicles during the workday to retrieve materials and tools. Contractor vehicles may park in metered and timed parking zones without limit. Apply for a Contractor Parking Permit You

Parking for People With Disabilities The PPA administers a program which establishes reserved parking zones at the residences of people with disabilities. Apply for a Disabled Persons Parking Sign Mail your completed form to: Philadelphia Parking Authority Attn: Reserved Residential Parking for People with Disabilities 701 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 If you have any questions or to

Residential Parking Permits Residents in eligible areas can purchase parking permits that exempt them from meter and time limit restrictions on posted blocks. These permits assist residents in finding parking spaces near their homes, enhancing the quality of life in residential areas with insufficient on-street parking, such as those adjacent to

Permit Information The Philadelphia Parking Authority is dedicated to accommodating the particular parking needs and uses of the city’s business and residential areas. We administer several parking permit programs that address specific local needs and maximize parking opportunities – thus improving quality of life for all of us who live, work, and

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Drivers The TLD Customer Service Window normal hours of operation are from 9a.m. to 12 p.m. & 1-4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Notice to all Industry Members All applicants for driver certification must be able to sufficiently speak in the English language to communicate with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs

Taxicab Tariff Rates for taxicab service in the City of Philadelphia are as follows:   Metered Rate First 1/10 mile (flag drop) or fraction thereof: $2.70 Each additional 1/10 mile or fraction thereof: $0.25 Each 37.6 seconds of wait time: $0.25 * Tips are not included in the fare** Fares are per cab, not per person Flat Rate

TLD Contacts Taxicab and Limousine Division Office Hours Customer Service Window: Monday through Friday 9-12 p.m. & 1-4 p.m. Inspection Office & Garage: Monday through Friday 7-11 a.m. & 12-3:30 p.m. Taxicab, Limousine or TNC (Uber-X & Lyft) Complaints You may file a complaint or report lost or found property with the Taxicab and Limousine