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What is NYC RCNY § 82-29?

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(a) Passenger Trips by Pre-Arrangement. (1) No Street Hail Livery Licensee will allow the Licensee's Vehicle to transport Passengers for hire on Pre-Arranged Trips other than through pre-arrangement with a Base licensed by the Commission.

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§ 82-29 Operations – Miscellaneous Requirements.

RCNY § 82-29

(a)Passenger Trips by Pre-Arrangement.

(1)No Street Hail Livery Licensee will allow the Licensee's Vehicle to transport Passengers for hire on Pre-Arranged Trips other than through pre-arrangement with a Base licensed by the Commission.

(2)A Street Hail Livery Licensee will be liable for penalties for any violation of this subdivision. 35 RCNY § 82-29(a)Vehicle: During any license term, $100 for the first violation during such term, with the penalty increasing by $100 for each subsequent violation up to a maximum of $10,000.Appearance NOT REQUIRED (b) Lost Property. Passenger lost property found in a Street Hail Livery must be taken without delay to the Vehicle's Street Hail Livery Base unless it can be returned to its rightful owner within a reasonable time. 35 RCNY § 82-29(b)Fine: $25 – 250Appearance REQUIRED (c) Lost Property – Notify the Commission. The Street Hail Livery Licensee must promptly inform the Commission of any property that has been taken to the Vehicle's Base as required by this section 35 RCNY § 82-29(c)Fine: $25Appearance NOT REQUIRED

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