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What is NYC RCNY § 78-16?

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All of the following conditions apply with regard to an E-Hail Application Provider's making an E-Hail Application available for use: (a) The E-Hail Application Provider must not make an E-Hail Application available for use unless the E-Hail Application has been approved by the Commission pursuant to this Chapter and

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§ 78-16 Business Requirements – Use of E-Hail Application.

RCNY § 78-16

All of the following conditions apply with regard to an E-Hail Application Provider's making an E-Hail Application available for use: (a) The E-Hail Application Provider must not make an E-Hail Application available for use unless the E-Hail Application has been approved by the Commission pursuant to this Chapter and the E-Hail Application to be used is identical to the E-Hail Application that was approved; (b) No modification will be made to any Vehicle to install or mount a device on which the E-Hail Application is to be used without the permission of the Chairperson and the approval of the device and its installation and/or mounting in the Vehicle. 35 RCNY § 78-16Penalty: $500 - $1,500 fine and/or suspension up to 60 days or revocation for each subdivision violatedAppearance REQUIRED

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