§ 57-15 Operations – General Rules.
RCNY § 57-15
(a)[Reserved.] No Weapons.
(b)Driver Neat & Clean. A Driver must be clean and neat in dress and person and present a professional appearance. 35 RCNY § 57-15(b)Fine: $25Appearance NOT REQUIRED (c) No smoking. A Driver must not smoke in a Commuter Van. 35 RCNY § 57-15(c)Fine: $25Appearance NOT REQUIRED (d) [Reserved.] No locking rear doors.
(e)[Reserved.] (f) [Reserved.] Have E-ZPass.
(g)No Overcharging Customers.
(1)A Commuter Van Driver will not charge or attempt to charge a customer more than the fare that was approved in advance by the dispatcher.
(2)A Commuter Van Driver will not charge or attempt to charge any additional fees for transporting a Person with a Disability, for a Service Animal accompanying a Person with a Disability, or for wheelchairs or other mobility aids. 35 RCNY § 57-15(g)Fine: $100 - $250 and order restitution for any overcharge passengerAppearance REQUIRED (3) No Driver is permitted to ask or require a Passenger to tip. 35 RCNY § 57-15(g)(3)Fine: $50Appearance NOT REQUIRED (h) [Reserved.] Non-paying Customers.
(i)[Reserved.] No Overloading Vehicle.
(j)[Reserved.] Use of Front Seat.
(k)[Reserved.] Luggage.
(l)[Reserved.] No Property.
(m)[Reserved.] No "Marketing" to Passengers.
(n)[Reserved.] Handling Passengers with Infectious Diseases.
(o)A Commuter Van Driver must not engage in horn-honking that violates traffic rules and regulations. 35 RCNY § 57-15(o)Fine: $50Appearance NOT REQUIRED
