(a) A transportation network vehicle shall display, as provided by rule, consistent and distinctive signage at all times while being used to provide transportation network services. The distinctive signage shall be sufficiently large and color contrasted (i) as to be readable during daylight hours at a distance of at least 50 feet, and (ii) to identify a particular vehicle associated with a particular licensee. Acceptable forms of distinctive signage include, but are not limited to, symbols or signs on vehicle doors, roofs, or grilles. Magnetic or other removable distinctive signage is acceptable. Licensees shall file an illustration of their distinctive signage with the commissioner.
(b) A transportation network vehicle shall display a consistent and distinctive emblem at all times while being used to provide transportation network services. The commissioner is authorized to specify, by rule, the manner of display, method of issuance, design and contents of such emblem. Emblems displayed on wheelchair-accessible transportation network vehicles shall specify or mark that such vehicles are wheelchair-accessible.
(c) The commissioner, in consultation with the commissioner of aviation, shall promulgate rules, in furtherance of public safety, governing the display, design and contents of additional distinctive signs or emblems that may be required to be displayed on transportation network vehicles that are used to pick up passengers from the city's airports, McCormick Place, and Navy Pier. Providers shall provide such additional distinctive signs or emblems to drivers they engage.
(Added Coun. J. 5-28-14, p. 82771, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 10-28-15, p. 12062, Art. XI, § 5; Amend Coun. J. 10-28-15, p. 12122, § 9)