Int 1023-2009

Be it enacted by the Council as follows: Section 1. Subdivision b of section 19-537 of title 19 of the administrative code of the city of New York is amended to read as follows: b. Every owner of a taxicab [or], livery or commuter van shall post passengers’ bill of rights in at least one conspicuous location in the rear passenger compartment of such taxicab [or], livery or commuter van in a form and location to be prescribed by commission rule. § 2. Subdivisions e and f of section 19-537 of title 19 of the administrative code of the city of New York are relettered as subdivisions f and g, respectively, and a new subdivision e is added to read as follows: e. The commuter van passengers’ bill of rights shall state passengers’ rights to: (1) a vehicle that is in good condition and has passed all required inspections; (2) a properly licensed driver in good standing, with the commission-issued driver’s license information on display; (3) a safe and courteous driver who obeys all traffic laws; (4) a knowledgeable driver who is familiar with the areas where the van is authorized to provide service; (5) air conditioning or heat on request; (6) a quiet trip free of horn honking or radio or other music playing; (7) clean air, which is smoke and scent free; (8) working seatbelts; (9) a clean vehicle, both inside and outside; (10) be accompanied by a service animal; (11) a driver who does not use a cell phone (hand-held or hands free) while driving; and (12) decline to tip for poor service. §3. This local law shall take effect ninety days after it is enacted into law. PH LS# 7181 10.14.09 - 11:45am