§ 59A-18 Operation – Responsibilities with Respect to Drivers.
RCNY § 59
(a)"Restricted Area". For the purposes of this subdivision, "restricted area" is defined as all public streets and sidewalks located on either side of the street on which the Vehicle's affiliated Base is located or within the city block front where the Base is located, including both sides of the street on which the Base is located.
(b)Obey Traffic Rules in Restricted Area. The Owner of a For-Hire Vehicle must make sure that the Driver and Vehicle will obey all applicable traffic and parking regulations within the "restricted area". 35 RCNY § 59A-18(b)Vehicle Owner Fine: $50Appearance NOT REQUIRED (c) Obey Noise, Littering and General Nuisance Laws. The Owner of a For-Hire Vehicle must make sure that the Driver and the Vehicle will not create a nuisance while stopped at the Base, such as engaging in horn honking, littering, or playing loud audio material within the "restricted area". 35 RCNY § 59A-18(c)Vehicle Owner Fine: $50Appearance NOT REQUIRED (d) Business Requirements – Nondiscrimination. No Owner of a For-Hire Vehicle may discriminate against or impose any negative consequences on a Driver based on whether or not the Driver chooses to operate a For-Hire Vehicle with an Interior Advertising System, or based on the brand or affiliation of the Interior Advertising System. Negative consequences and/or discrimination include but are not limited to: refusing to lease a For-Hire Vehicle to a Driver, imposing an additional charge for leasing a For-Hire Vehicle without an Approved Electronic Tablet, reducing the compensation provided to the Driver, either directly or indirectly through manipulating the number or type of rides assigned to the Driver, or disciplinary action. 35 RCNY § 59A-18(d)Penalty:First Violation: $1,000 fine Second Violation: $1000 and/or Suspension for up to 30 daysAppearance NOT REQUIRED (Amended City Record 2/4/2025, eff. 3/6/2025)
