Requires that for-hire vehicles have New York state issued license plates to receive a New York state safety inspection

This bill requires for-hire vehicles carrying 9+ passengers (like larger taxis or shuttles) to have New York state-issued license plates to receive a bi-annual safety inspection in New York. It directly affects commercial ride-hailing and transportation companies operating such vehicles with out-of-state plates. The key provision prohibits state safety inspections for these vehicles unless they are registered with New York, aligning with how New York requires inspections for out-of-state vehicles. The law defines "for-hire vehicle" as any passenger vehicle with a 9+ seat capacity (excluding the driver) used for commercial rides.