§ 53-08 Acceptance of Dispatch.

   (a)   Driver MUST Accept Dispatch.

      (1)   While operating an Accessible Vehicle, an Approved Driver must accept a dispatch from the Accessible Taxi Dispatcher.

      (2)   An Approved Driver who does not accept a dispatch has refused to provide service and will be subject to Mandatory Penalties for a refusal under 35 RCNY §§ 80-02(e) and 80-20(a).

      (3)   An Approved Driver must not operate an Accessible Vehicle unless the Dispatch Equipment is turned on.
 

 

35 RCNY § 53-08(a)

Fine: $100 per day

Appearance NOT REQUIRED

 

   (b)   No Prior Pick-Ups. An Approved Driver of an Accessible Vehicle who has accepted a dispatch from the Accessible Taxi Dispatcher must not accept any other Passenger before picking up the Passenger with a mobility impairment. Note: This includes acceptance of another trip using an approved e-hail application.
 

 

35 RCNY § 53-08(b)

Fine: $100

Appearance NOT REQUIRED

 

(Amended City Record 9/22/2016, eff. 10/22/2016; amended City Record 12/15/2016, eff. 1/14/2017)