§ 57-19 Operations – Passenger Solicitation and Engagement.
RCNY § 57-19
(a)Solicitation of Passengers. A Commuter Van Driver must only transport passengers on a pre-arranged basis. 35 RCNY § 57-19(a)Fine: $50Appearance NOT REQUIRED (b) Limitations on Passenger Pick-up. A Commuter Van Driver must not perform or allow the pick up or discharge passengers: (1) Outside of the geographic area specified in the Commuter Van Service Authorization, or (2) Along any route of a City of New York or private bus line. Exception: This restriction does not apply to the pick up or discharge of passengers along bus routes in the borough of Manhattan south of Chambers Street by drivers for commuter van services which on July 1, 1992 had authority from the New York State Department of Transportation to pick up or discharge passengers along bus routes in such area, provided that the scope of operations by such commuter van services along bus routes in such area shall not exceed the scope of such operations prior to July 1, 1992. 35 RCNY § 57-19(b)Fine: $75 first and second violation; Revocation for third violation within six months (see Mandatory Penalties, 35 RCNY § 57-02(d))Appearance NOT REQUIRED(Amended City Record 6/15/2017, eff. 7/15/2017)
