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What is NYC AC § 20-260?

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This section establishes the rates for pedicab rides based on time, calculated per minute. It prohibits additional fees and mandates that rates be displayed on the pedicab. The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection is responsible for creating a pedicab information card for drivers. Applies to pedicab operators and drivers.

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§ 20-260 Rates of pedicabs.

AC § 20-260

a. Rates for pedicab rides shall be based on time calculated per minute per ride. Each pedicab driver shall make such calculation using the timer affixed to the pedicab pursuant to paragraph 12 of subdivision a of section 20-254 of this subchapter. Each pedicab driver shall activate such timer when all passengers are seated and the pedicab ride commences, and shall stop the timer when the pedicab has reached its destination and the pedicab is at a full stop.

1.It shall be unlawful for a pedicab driver to charge any added fee, including fees for additional passengers.

2.Each minute shall be charged at the same rate.

3.Rates shall be displayed on the exterior of the pedicab and the rear of the bike seat on the pedicab pursuant to paragraphs 14 and 15 of subdivision a of section 20-254 of this subchapter at all times. b. It shall be unlawful for a pedicab driver to charge a passenger a higher rate than the rate displayed on the pedicab pursuant to paragraphs 14 and 15 of subdivision a of section 20-254 of this subchapter. c. Pedicab Information Card.

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