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Passenger's Rights

Passengers can expect their driver to:

  • Display an ID card with their photo inside the taxi in a place where it's clearly visible. If the photo does not match the driver or cannot be seen easily, the passenger may choose another vehicle.
  • Act in an orderly, clean and civil manner.
  • Provide fare information when asked.
  • Have the meter running during your ride and have the meter stopped during prolonged stops in construction zones and at railroad crossings.
  • Transport them to their destination using the shortest or most convenient route.
  • Provide a comfortable, safe, clean, and air conditioned or heated taxicab.
  • Accept payment by credit card.
  • Give a receipt for the fare when asked. The receipt must contain the driver's unique identification details and cab number.
  • Carry reasonable quantities of luggage and carry it with appropriate care.
  • Check the vehicle for property left behind immediately after each hire.
  • Not allow people, other the hirer, to ride in the taxi without the original hirer's permission.
  • Not be denied service on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex or disability.

Driver's Rights

Driver's can refuse passengers if, on reasonable grounds, they consider:

  • Their personal safety would be threatened or endangered.
  • The intending passenger is consuming food or drink. 
  • The intending passenger is noisy, violent or disturbing the peace.
  • The intending person is accompanied by an animal, unless the person has a disability and the animal provides assistance.
  • The intending passenger owes the driver for a previous fare and refuses to pay what is owed.
  • There are more passengers wishing to travel than the number stated on the vehicles loading certificate.
 
 

Last Updated: 2/22/2008 |  Print This Page | Email to Friend

 

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