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Paratransit Base Station Owners

RCNY tit. 35, ch. 60, subch. 60B
in effect

35 RCNY § 60B-01 Scope of this Subchapter.

§ 60B-01 Scope of this Subchapter. (a) To establish the procedures and requirements for obtaining and maintaining a Paratransit Base Station Owner's License. (b) To provide penalties for violation of the requirements of maintaining a Paratransit Base Station Owner's License.

35 RCNY § 60B-02 Penalties.

§ 60B-02 Penalties. (a) Unlicensed Activity. (1) Unlicensed Activity is the act of providing or advertising the provision of any Commission-regulated for hire transportation service by: (i) Any Licensee whose License is suspended, revoked, or expired and not yet renewed, or (ii) Any person who does not hold a Valid License or Authorization from the Commission as a for hire driver, for the for hire vehicle, or for the for hire service, as applicable. (2) Unlicensed Activity specifically includes the activities listed in § 19-506 and § 19-528 of the Administrative Code, and can subject the violator to the seizure and possible forfeiture of the vehicle involved. (b) Specific Penalties. If there are specific penalties for violating a Rule, they are shown at the end of the Rule. The penalty section also states whether the violator must attend the Hearing. (c) Payment of Fines. (1) Fines are due not later than 30 days after the Respondent is found guilty of or pleads guilty to the violation, unless: (i) the Respondent files an appeal of the decision issued by the Taxi and Limousine Tribunal within the time required by 48 RCNY Chapter 5, in which case the payment of the fines will be deferred until 30 days after the date of the appeal decision. (2) If the fine is not paid by the close of business on the date due, the Commission will notify the Respondent in writing that the Respondent's License will be suspended in 10 business days of the date of the notification until the fine is paid, unless the Respondent demonstrates to the Commission, in person or in writing, that the fine has been paid. (d) Mandatory Penalties. The following violations incur mandatory penalties: (1) The following violations incur mandatory penalties: Description of Violation Rule Mandatory Penalty for All Violations 8. Operation of unlicensed vehicle 35 RCNY § 60B-10(a) • First violation: $100 - $350 • Second violation (any combination of provisions) within 24 months: $350 - $500 • Third violation (any combination of provisions) within 24 months: Mandatory Revocation of License 9. driver unlicensed by TLC 35 RCNY § 60B-10(b) 10. Driver unlicensed by State and/or has not qualified as Article 19-A "bus driver" 35 RCNY § 60B-10(c)/60B-10(d) 11. Passenger pick-ups only on prearranged basis; no "hails" 35 RCNY § 60B-16(a) (2) The 24-month period will be counted backward from the date of the most recent conviction. (3) The License of any Licensee who has five (or more) open and outstanding summonses for a 12-month period, will be revoked. The 12-month period will be counted from the date the earliest summons was issued.

35 RCNY § 60B-03 Definitions Specific to this Subchapter.

§ 60B-03 Definitions Specific to this Subchapter. (a) Applicant in this Subchapter means an Applicant for an original or renewal Paratransit Base Station License. (b) [Reserved.] (c) Base Affiliation. Each Paratransit Vehicle must be associated with a specific Paratransit Base and work only with the Base with which it is affiliated. (d) Base (or Base Station) refers to Paratransit Base Station. (e) Base Owner (or Owner) refers to the owner of a Paratransit Base Station. (f) Business Entity. A Paratransit Business Entity can be a corporation, a partnership or a limited liability company. (g) Driver in this Subchapter means the Driver of a Paratransit Vehicle. (h) Electronic Trip Record System is the hardware and software that collects and stores the data required to be collected and kept for each passenger trip. (i) License in this Subchapter means a License for a Paratransit Base Station. (j) Licensee refers to a Paratransit Base Station Licensee. (k) Rate Schedule is the official list of rates and rules concerning the rates that a Paratransit Base Station is permitted to charge a passenger. (l) Trip Record (or Trip Sheet) refers to the hand-written or electronic collection of data that is required to be kept for each passenger trip. (m) Vehicle refers to a Paratransit Vehicle.

35 RCNY § 60B-04 Licensing – General Requirements.

§ 60B-04 Licensing – General Requirements. (a) Identification. An individual Applicant or an Applicant's Business Entity Persons applying for a new (original) Base Station License must provide both of the following: (1) A Valid Government photo ID (2) A Valid social security number. (b) Fingerprinting. The Applicant and all corporate officers and active stockholders of a corporate Applicant must be fingerprinted at the Commission. (c) Complete Application Forms. The Applicant must complete and file the required application forms. (d) Requirements concerning Paratransit Vehicles. (1) The application for a Base License must be accompanied by at least one Paratransit Vehicle License application. (2) The Applicant must ensure that any affiliated Paratransit Vehicle being licensed for the first time submits a New York State Department of Transportation Form MC300, dated within one month of the application date, proving that the Vehicle meets the relevant mileage requirement: (i) On and after January 1, 2009, a vehicle must have fewer than 50,000 miles. (ii) On and after January 1, 2010, a vehicle must have fewer than 25,000 miles. (iii) On and after January 1, 2011, a vehicle must be of the most recent model year or the immediately preceding model year and must have fewer than 500 miles. (e) Additional Documents Required. (1) A copy of the Applicant's New York State Department of Transportation Certificate of public convenience and necessity to operate as a common carrier of passengers by motor vehicle (operating authority). (2) The copy of the current Rate Schedule. (3) Business Entities. An Applicant which is a Business Entity must provide the following documents: (i) Partnerships. If the Applicant is a partnership, it must file with its application a certified copy of the partnership certificate from the clerk of the county where the partnership's principal place of business is located. (ii) Corporations. If the Applicant is a corporation, it must file with its application: A. A certified copy of its certificate of incorporation B. A list of officers and shareholders C. A certified copy of the minutes of the meeting at which the current officers were elected. (iii) Limited Liability Companies (LLCs). If the Applicant is a limited liability company, it must file with its application: A. A copy of its articles of organization B. A copy of its operating agreement C. A list of the members, with the percentages of the Applicant owned by each. (f) Additional Requirements. An Applicant for a Base Station License must show that: (1) The Base will be located on commercial property or other appropriately-zoned location unless the Base will operate no more than four (4) vehicles, in which case it can be maintained at the Base Owner's residence. (2) The Base will be maintained as a separate entity. (3) The Base will maintain outside advertising identifying the premises as a Paratransit Base Station and providing its business name and phone number. (g) Payment of Fines and Fees. (1) An Applicant, including an applicant for a renewal License, must pay, and provide proof of payment of, any outstanding fines or fees owed by the Applicant to (i) the Commission, (ii) NYC Department of Finance's Parking Violations Bureau, (iii) NYC Department of Finance's Red Light Camera Unit, (iv) NYS DMV's Traffic Violations Bureau and (v) any of their successor agencies. (2) This requirement includes payment of fines and fees owed as of the date of the application by (i) any Business Entity Persons of the Applicant (ii) any Business Entity of which the Applicant is a Business Entity Person, and (iii) any Business Entity of which a Business Entity Person of Applicant is also a Business Entity Person. (3) An Applicant, including an Applicant for a renewal License, must pay any fines related to their failure to surrender a previously revoked License (of any type), unless the Applicant can demonstrate in person or in writing that the License has been surrendered. (h) Address. An Applicant must give the Commission the Applicant's current Mailing Address and Email Address. (i) Fit to Hold License. An Applicant, including all persons who must be fingerprinted as specified by paragraph (b) of this section, must demonstrate that they are Fit to Hold a License to operate a Base Station. (Amended City Record 6/30/2016, eff. 7/30/2016)

35 RCNY § 60B-05 Licensing – Term of License.

§ 60B-05 Licensing – Term of License. (a) New Licenses. The term of a new Base License is three years. (b) Renewals. The renewal term of a Base License is three years from the date on which the previous License expired. (c) When to File Application for Renewal. (1) A renewing Applicant must file a completed application at least 60 days before the expiration date of the License. (2) Application Submission Date. (i) Applications filed online: The date of submission is the date an application is filed online. (ii) Applications filed by mail: The date of submission is the postmark date. (iii) Applications filed in person: The date of submission is the date an application is filed in person. (3) The Commission will not accept a renewal application after the expiration date of the License. If the application is not filed before the expiration date, the License cannot be renewed. (d) Suspended Licenses. (1) If a License is suspended, the Licensee must apply for renewal as required in (c) above if the Licensee wants to renew the License. Failure to complete the renewal requirements means that the License cannot be renewed. (2) A License that is suspended is not Valid and cannot be used until the suspension ends. This is true even if the Applicant has filed an application for a renewal. (Amended City Record 6/15/2017, eff. 7/15/2017)

35 RCNY § 60B-06 Licensing – License and Administrative Fees.

§ 60B-06 Licensing – License and Administrative Fees. (a) Fee for License. The fee for a Paratransit Base License is $500 annually. (b) License Replacement Fee. The Commission will charge an additional fee of $25 for each License it issues to replace a lost or mutilated License. (c) When Fee is Paid. The fee for an original or renewal License must be paid at the time the application is filed. (d) No Refund if Application Denied. The Commission will not refund fees if it denies or disapproves an application. (Amended City Record 6/15/2017, eff. 7/15/2017)

35 RCNY § 60B-07 Licensing – Causes for Denial.

§ 60B-07 Licensing – Causes for Denial. (a) No Longer Meets Requirements. The Commission will deny a Base Owner's renewal application or suspend or revoke a License if the Commission learns that the Owner no longer meets the Base License requirements. (b) Prior License Revocation. The Commission will not issue any License to any individual or Business Entity that has had its license revoked until at least one year following the date of the revocation. (c) Misleading Trade Name. The Commission will not issue a License to a Business Entity with a corporate or trade name similar to a name already in use by another Paratransit Base Station Owner. (d) Failure to Complete Application Requirements. (1) The Chairperson will deny an application for a new License if the Applicant has not completed all the requirements of an application within 90 days of the date the application is filed. (2) The Chairperson will deny an application for a renewal License if the Applicant has not completed all the requirements of an application by the expiration date of the prior License. (3) The Chairperson will not deny an application under this Rule if completion is delayed because the Chairperson has not issued a final decision and the Applicant has complied with any requests made by the Chairperson. (e) Additional Consideration of an Application. If a review of the application leads the Chairperson to believe that the Applicant may not be Fit to Hold a License, the Chairperson may seek additional information from the Applicant. This request for additional information may be an in-person interview, telephone call, letter, e-mail, or other method of communication. This additional consideration may result in the denial of the application. Failure to provide any requested information within the time frame requested, or failure to appear at a scheduled interview will result in a denial of the application.

35 RCNY § 60B-08 Licensing – Transfer of Base License.

§ 60B-08 Licensing – Transfer of Base License. (a) A Base Owner must notify and get prior approval from the Commission before transferring, selling, or assigning the Base to another. 35 RCNY § 60B-08(a) Fine: $100 Appearance NOT required (b) The prospective new Base Owner must file the appropriate Base application form with the Commission. (c) Upon approval of the transfer, the Commission will permit the entire fleet to be transferred to the new Base as long as the Vehicles meet the age retirement requirements established in 35 RCNY § 60A-34. (d) The Transferee must pay the paratransit affiliation fee to the Commission, if any is required. 35 RCNY § 60B-08(d) Fine: $100 Appearance NOT required

35 RCNY § 60B-09 Licensing – Care of Licenses.

§ 60B-09 Licensing – Care of Licenses. [Reserved.]

35 RCNY § 60B-10 Compliance with Laws – Unlicensed Activity.

§ 60B-10 Compliance with Laws – Unlicensed Activity. (a) Vehicle Must Be Licensed. A Base Station Owner must not dispatch or allow a vehicle to be operated if the vehicle does not have a Valid Paratransit Vehicle License. 35 RCNY § 60B-10(a) Mandatory Penalties. See 35 RCNY § 60B-02(d) (b) Driver Must Have a Paratransit License. A Base Station Owner must not dispatch a driver who does not have a Valid Paratransit Driver's License. 35 RCNY § 60B-10(b) Mandatory Penalties See 35 RCNY § 60B-02(d) (c) Driver Must Have State Driver's License. A Base Station Owner must not dispatch a driver who does not have a Valid state driver's license. 35 RCNY § 60B-10(c) Mandatory Penalties See 35 RCNY § 60B-02(d) (d) Compliance with § 509-d. A Base Station Owner must not allow a Vehicle to be dispatched or operated by a driver who has not complied with § 509-d of Article 19-A of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law (regarding requirements for bus drivers). 35 RCNY § 60B-10(d) Mandatory Penalties See 35 RCNY § 60B-02(d) (e) Base Must Be Licensed. A base, and any owner of a base, must not dispatch any Paratransit Vehicle or act as a Base if the base does not have a Valid Base Station License, unless it has been exempted by the New York State Department of Transportation. 35 RCNY § 60B-10(e) Fine: $150 Appearance NOT required (f) Activity After License Expiration. Any activity to provide paratransit service after the Vehicle License has expired and before a renewal License has been issued is considered "unlicensed activity" and is subject to the penalties in these Rules and in the Administrative Code.

35 RCNY § 60B-11 Compliance with Laws – Worker's Compensation.

§ 60B-11 Compliance with Laws – Worker's Compensation. (a) Compliance with Workers' Compensation Law. A Base Station Owner must comply with all provisions of the New York State Workers' Compensation law and regulations, and provide coverage and benefits to all eligible employees. 35 RCNY § 60B-11(a) Fine: $25 for each day of non-compliance and either suspension until compliance or license revocation Appearance REQUIRED

35 RCNY § 60B-12 Compliance with Laws – Proper Conduct.

§ 60B-12 Compliance with Laws – Proper Conduct. (a) Bribery. A Base Station Applicant or Licensee must not offer or give any gift, gratuity or thing of value to any employee, representative or member of the Commission or any other public servant. 35 RCNY § 60B-12(a) Fine: $10,000 and revocation Appearance REQUIRED (b) Failure to Report Bribery. A Base Station Owner must immediately report to the Commission any request or demand for a gift, gratuity or thing of value by any employee, representative or member of the Commission or any other public servant. 35 RCNY § 60B-12(b) Fine: $1,000 and/or suspension up to 30 days or revocation Appearance REQUIRED (c) Fraud, Theft. While performing the duties and responsibilities of a Base Station Owner, a Licensee must not commit or attempt to commit, any act of fraud, misrepresentation or theft. 35 RCNY § 60B-12(c) Fine: $350 - $1,000 and suspension up to 60 days or revocation. Appearance REQUIRED (d) Willful Acts of Omission. While performing the duties and responsibilities of a Base Station Owner, a Licensee must not deliberately fail to perform any act, alone or with another, where this failure is against the best interests of the public. 35 RCNY § 60B-12(d) Fine: $150 - $350 and/or suspension up to 30 days or revocation. Appearance REQUIRED (e) Willful Acts of Commission. While performing the duties and responsibilities of a Base Station Owner, a Licensee must not perform or attempt to perform, alone or with another, any act that is against the best interests of the public. 35 RCNY § 60B-12(e) Fine: $150 - $350 and/or suspension up to 30 days or revocation. Appearance REQUIRED (f) Threats, Harassment, Abuse. While performing the duties and responsibilities of a Base Station Owner, a Licensee must not: (1) Threaten, harass, or abuse any person; (2) Distract, or attempt to distract a Service Animal. 35 RCNY § 60B-12(f) Fine: $25 - $350 and/or suspension up to 30 days Appearance REQUIRED (g) Use or Threat of Physical Force. While performing the duties and responsibilities of a Base Station Owner or any act in connection with those duties, a Licensee must not harm, use or attempt to harm or use any physical force against a person or Service Animal. 35 RCNY § 60B-12(g) Fine: $20 - $350 and/or suspension up to 30 days; possible revocation (OATH) (h) Notice of Criminal Conviction. (1) A Base Station Owner must notify the Commission within 15 calendar days after any criminal conviction of the Licensee, individually or, if the Licensee is a Business Entity, of any Business Entity Person. (2) The Owner must also provide the Commission with a certified copy of the certificate issued by the clerk of the court explaining what happened as a result of the conviction within 15 days after the certificate is issued. 35 RCNY § 60B-12(h) Fine: $50 - $250 Appearance REQUIRED (i) Failure to Cooperate with Commission Enforcement. A Base Station Owner must cooperate with all Commission enforcement officers and all authorized representatives of the Commission. Cooperation includes, but is not limited to, responding to a request for the Licensee's name, License number, and any documents Licensee is required to have in his or her possession. 35 RCNY § 60B-12(i) Fine: $15 - $150 Appearance REQUIRED (j) Failure to Cooperate with the Commission. (1) A Base Station Owner must promptly and truthfully answer all questions and comply with all communications, directives, and summonses issued by the Commission or its representatives. 35 RCNY § 60B-12(j)(1) Fine: $300 and Suspension until compliance Appearance REQUIRED (2) A Base Station Owner must respond to any contact from the Commission within forty-eight hours, seven days a week. 35 RCNY § 60B-12(j)(2) Fine: $500 Appearance NOT required (k) Courtesy. Owners must be courteous toward passengers and the general public, including Commission personnel, while performing their duties and responsibilities as Owners. 35 RCNY § 60B-12(k) Fine: $25 Appearance NOT required (l) Facilitation of Sex Trafficking with a Vehicle. While performing the duties and responsibilities of a Base Station Owner, a Licensee must not Facilitate Sex Trafficking with a Vehicle. 35 RCNY § 60B-12(l) Fine: $10,000 and revocation. Appearance NOT REQUIRED (m) Retaliation. (1) A Paratransit Base must not retaliate against any Driver for making a good faith complaint against any Base. (2) Retaliation will be broadly construed, and will include imposing any adverse condition or consequence on the Driver or withholding or withdrawing any beneficial condition or consequence from the Driver. 35 RCNY § 60B-12(m) Fine: $1,000 plus restitution to the driver for losses for the first violation and a fine of $10,000 plus restitution to the driver for the second violation within five years. Appearance NOT REQUIRED (Amended City Record 9/24/2015, eff. 10/24/2015)

35 RCNY § 60B-13 Compliance with Laws – Miscellaneous.

§ 60B-13 Compliance with Laws – Miscellaneous. [Reserved.]

35 RCNY § 60B-14 Operations – Business Premises.

§ 60B-14 Operations – Business Premises. (a) Location of Business. The Base must be located on commercial property or other appropriately-zoned location. If the Base operates four or fewer vehicles, it can be maintained at the Base Owner's residence. (b) Required Outside Signage. The Base must maintain outside advertising stating the business name and telephone number and indicating to the public that it is a Paratransit Base. 35 RCNY § 60B-14(b) Fine: $50 Appearance NOT required (c) Record Maintenance. The Base must maintain Trip Records of all Paratransit Vehicles dispatched.

35 RCNY § 60B-15 Operations – Management Oversight (Use of Agents).

§ 60B-15 Operations – Management Oversight (Use of Agents). [Reserved.]

35 RCNY § 60B-16 Operations – Service Requirements (Passengers).

§ 60B-16 Operations – Service Requirements (Passengers). (a) Prohibited Pickups. A Base Owner must only dispatch Drivers to pick up passengers on a prearrangement basis. Base Owners must not allow Drivers to solicit or respond to hails. 35 RCNY § 60B-16(a) Mandatory Penalties. See 35 RCNY § 60B-02(d) (b) Timely Pickups. Base Owners must schedule and dispatch the daily trips as efficiently as possible, to avoid unreasonably late pickups and missed trips. 35 RCNY § 60B-16(b) Fine: $25 Appearance NOT required (c) Notify Passenger of Delay. If a pickup is unreasonably delayed or cancelled, the Base Owner (or Vehicle Owner) must promptly notify the waiting passenger. 35 RCNY § 60B-16(c) Fine: $50 Appearance NOT required (d) Monitor Drivers' Behavior. Base Owners must monitor the behavior and conduct of the Drivers toward the passengers, investigate passenger complaints, and take appropriate action to resolve the complaints. 35 RCNY § 60B-16(d) Fine: $50 - $250 and/or suspension until a monitoring procedure is devised and/or other appropriate action is taken to the satisfaction of the Commission Appearance REQUIRED

35 RCNY § 60B-17 Operations – Owners' Responsibilities with Respect to Drivers.

§ 60B-17 Operations – Owners' Responsibilities with Respect to Drivers. (a) Maximum Hours of Work for Drivers. A Base Owner must not require a Driver to operate a Paratransit Vehicle more than (12) consecutive hours. However, if a Driver has accepted a passenger prior to the conclusion of the twelfth hour the Driver can complete that trip provided he or she is able to drive safely. 35 RCNY § 60B-17(a) Fine: $50 Appearance NOT required (b) Familiarize Employees with Rules and Regulations. (1) Base Owners must ensure that all Drivers (and other employees) are familiar with the rules that govern Driver conduct and aware of any changes made to those rules. (2) Base Owners must maintain a current copy of the Commission Rules at the Base for the information of Drivers and employees. 35 RCNY § 60B-17(b) Fine: $50 Appearance NOT required

35 RCNY § 60B-18 Records – Trip Record Information (Electronic).

§ 60B-18 Records – Trip Record Information (Electronic). (a) Required Information. Base Owners must not dispatch a Paratransit Vehicle unless it is equipped with an Electronic Trip Record System that electronically collects all of the following trip data: (1) The Paratransit Driver's license number. (2) The Paratransit Vehicle's state license plate number. (3) The date and time of pick-up of each passenger. (4) The date and time of drop-off of each passenger. (5) The locations of pick-ups and drop-offs. (6) Any other entries required by the Commission and local, state or federal law. NOTE: When the Electronic Trip Record System is operable, the Driver will use the system to record entries for the locations, dates and time of pick-ups and drop-offs, at the times they occur; the Base Owner is permitted to make all other entries 35 RCNY § 60B-18(a) Fine: $250 and suspension until compliance Appearance NOT required (b) Transmit Monthly. All data required under subdivision (a) above must be electronically transmitted to the Commission on a monthly basis. 35 RCNY § 60B-18(b) Fine: $500 if plead guilty before a hearing; $1,000 if found guilty following a hearing. Suspension until compliance. Appearance NOT required (c) Corrections. The Base Owner must make all necessary corrections and additions to the Electronic Trip Record System. 35 RCNY § 60B-18(c) Fine: $30 Appearance NOT required (d) No Deletions or Alterations. The Base Owner must not permit the electronic trip record data collected in the Paratransit Vehicle to be erased, deleted, altered, changed or obliterated. 35 RCNY § 60B-18(d) Fine: $30 Appearance NOT required

35 RCNY § 60B-19 Records – Current Contact Information.

§ 60B-19 Records – Current Contact Information. (a) Current Mailing and Email Address. (1) The Mailing Address for a Paratransit Base Station must be either the address of the Base Station or a designated post office box. (2) A Paratransit Base Station must have a working Email Address at all times. (3) A Paratransit Base Station must report any change of Mailing Address or Email Address to the Commission in person or by mail within ten days. 35 RCNY § 60B-19(a)(2)-(3) Fine: $100 Appearance NOT REQUIRED (4) Any communication from the Commission is sufficient if sent to the last Mailing Address provided by the Paratransit Base Station. (5) Any communication from the Commission, except notices and summonses for which the manner of service is specified in 35 RCNY § 68-05, is sufficient if sent by email to the last Email Address provided by the Paratransit Base Station. (b) 24-hour Communication Device. (1) A Base Owner must maintain a current telephone number on file with the Commission. (2) This number must be connected to an answering machine or must be a pager number, answering service number or something similar that allows the Commission to contact the Base Owner on a 24-hour basis. 35 RCNY § 60B-19(b) Fine: $100 Appearance NOT required

35 RCNY § 60B-20 Records – Additional Records to be Maintained.

§ 60B-20 Records – Additional Records to be Maintained. (a) Financial and Operational Records. A Base Owner must maintain complete financial and other operational records for a period of three years. The records must be available to the Commission for inspection and must include the following: (1) The driver's trip records (2) Any workers' compensation insurance coverage (3) Any other documents created or maintained in conjunction with the operation of a Base 35 RCNY § 60B-20(a) Fine: $50 Appearance NOT required

35 RCNY § 60B-21 Reporting Requirements.

§ 60B-21 Reporting Requirements. (a) Report Rate Changes. A Base Owner must file the Rate Schedule with the Commission annually or at least ten (10) days prior to the effective date of any change. 35 RCNY § 60B-21(a) Fine: $50 Appearance NOT required (b) Give Drivers Access to Records for Reporting. A Base Owner must provide a Driver with access to any records (or copies of the records) that the Base is required to maintain, if a Driver is required to bring those records (or copies) to the Commission or any other Government agency. 35 RCNY § 60B-21(b) Fine: $50 Appearance NOT required (c) Report Change of Status. A Base Owner must report any important changes, including a change in the Base address, to the Commission within 72 hours. 35 RCNY § 60B-21(c) Fine: $50 Appearance NOT required

35 RCNY § 60B-22 Operations – Rates and Tolls.

§ 60B-22 Operations – Rates and Tolls. (a) Must file Rate Schedule. A Base Owner must not dispatch a Paratransit Vehicle unless the Rate Schedule for the Paratransit Vehicle has been filed with the Commission. (b) Must List Rate Schedule. The Rate Schedule must include the minimum fare, different fares for different types of paratransit services, portal time, tolls and extra charges, if any. 35 RCNY § 60B-22 Fine: $50 Appearance NOT required

35 RCNY § 60B-23 Operations – E-ZPass.

§ 60B-23 Operations – E-ZPass. [Reserved.]

35 RCNY § 60B-24 Operations – Miscellaneous Requirements.

§ 60B-24 Operations – Miscellaneous Requirements. [Reserved.]

35 RCNY § 60B-25 Vehicle Condition – Inspections.

§ 60B-25 Vehicle Condition – Inspections. (a) Equipment Must be in Good Working Order. A Base Owner must not dispatch a Paratransit Vehicle until the Base Owner inspects and reasonably determines that all equipment is in good working order and meets all requirements of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law and these Commission Rules. (b) Equipment to be Inspected. Equipment to be inspected includes, but is not limited to, brakes, tires, lights, signals, wheelchair ramps, fastening devices, and heating and ventilation units. 35 RCNY § 60B-25 Fine: $50 - $500 Appearance NOT required

35 RCNY § 60B-26 Vehicle Condition – Safety.

§ 60B-26 Vehicle Condition – Safety. [Reserved.]

35 RCNY § 60B-27 Vehicle Condition – Miscellaneous.

§ 60B-27 Vehicle Condition – Miscellaneous. [Reserved.]

35 RCNY § 60B-28 Vehicle – Markings and Advertising.

§ 60B-28 Vehicle – Markings and Advertising. (a) Vehicle Specifications and Markings. A Base Owner must comply with the markings specifications for Paratransit Vehicles. 35 RCNY § 60B-28(a) Fine: $50 Appearance NOT required (b) Required ID Marking. A Base Owner must ensure that each Vehicle affiliated with the Base has a Valid Commission Decal attached to and plainly visible on the exterior of the Vehicle. 35 RCNY § 60B-28(b) Fine: $50 Appearance NOT required (c) Commercial Use Tax Stamp. A Base Owner must confirm that the vehicle has a commercial use motor vehicle tax stamp attached to the lower right side of the Vehicle windshield, and is plainly visible. 35 RCNY § 60B-28(c) Fine: $25 Appearance NOT required (d) Unauthorized Advertising. A Base Owner must not display advertising on the exterior or interior of a Paratransit Vehicle unless the Base Owner has first obtained Commission authorization. 35 RCNY § 60B-28(d) Fine: $50 Appearance NOT required (e) Required Sticker. A Base Owner must ensure that each Vehicle affiliated with the Base displays an internal safety sticker, with the following inscription: "Turning? People are Crossing." The dimensions of the sticker are 3.5 inches wide by 2.5 inches high. The sticker must be obtained pursuant to the instructions on the Commission's website or through other appropriate means announced on the website. The sticker must be placed in the Vehicle as follows: (1) On the inside of the front windshield, in the center and adjacent to the top of the windshield directly behind the rearview mirror. (2) In such a manner not to obstruct the driver's view. 35 RCNY § 60B-28(e)(1) and (2) Fine: $75 Appearance NOT REQUIRED (f) Optional Sticker. A Base Owner may permit Vehicles affiliated with the Base to display an optional external sticker, with the following inscription: "The choices you make behind the wheel matter." The dimensions of the sticker are 15 inches wide by 4 inches wide. The sticker may be obtained pursuant to the instructions on the Commission's website or through other appropriate means announced on the website. If displayed, the sticker must be placed on the Vehicle as follows: (1) On the rear bumper of the vehicle. (g) Required Sticker. A Base Owner must ensure that each Vehicle affiliated with the Base displays an internal safety sticker, with the following inscription: "ATTENTION: Assaulting A Driver Is Punishable By Up to Twenty-Five Years in Prison." The dimensions of the sticker are 8.0 inches wide by 2.0 inches high. The sticker must be obtained pursuant to the instructions on the Commission's website or through other appropriate means announced on the website. The sticker must be placed in the Vehicle as follows: (1) In a frame on the passenger seat headrest. 35 RCNY § 60B-28(g)(1) Fine: $50 if plead guilty before a hearing, $75 if found guilty following a hearing Appearance NOT REQUIRED (h) Optional Sticker. A Base Owner may permit Vehicles affiliated with the Base to display an optional external safety sticker, with the following inscription: "Taxi and Limousine Drivers Are Protected By New York State Law ATTENTION: Assaulting A Driver Is Punishable By Up to Twenty-Five Years in Prison." The dimensions of the sticker are 3.5 inches wide by 3.5 inches high. The sticker may be obtained pursuant to the instructions on the Commission's website or through other appropriate means announced on the website. The sticker must be placed in the Vehicle as follows: (1) Exterior, on a door or a side window. (i) Required Decal. A Base Owner must ensure that each Vehicle with Hearing Induction Loop capability that is affiliated with the Base must display a Hearing Induction Loop Decal. The decal will feature the International Symbol of Access for Hearing Loss, described as the profile of an ear with a wide diagonal line running from the bottom left to the top right. The symbol contrast shall be light on dark or dark on light. A "T" will be placed in the lower right-hand corner of the decal. The decal will be placed as follows: (1) As directed by the Chairperson. 35 RCNY § 60B-28(i)(1) Fine: $50 if plead guilty before a hearing, $75 if found guilty following a hearing Appearance NOT REQUIRED (Amended City Record 1/28/2016, eff. 2/27/2016)

35 RCNY § 60B-29 Vehicle – Documents Required in Vehicle.

§ 60B-29 Vehicle – Documents Required in Vehicle. (a) A Base Owner must only permit the operation and the dispatch of a Paratransit Vehicle when the following are present in the Vehicle: (1) The Trip Record. (2) The Driver's Paratransit Driver's License. (3) A copy of the registration certificate. (4) A copy of the Paratransit Vehicle License. (5) A copy of the individual Vehicle insurance card. (6) A copy of the lease card or agreement, if any. 35 RCNY § 60B-29(a) Fine: $15 for each violation Appearance NOT required

35 RCNY § 60B-30 Vehicle – Equipment.

§ 60B-30 Vehicle – Equipment. (a) Two-way Radio. If a Base Owner uses a radio system, the Base Owner must only permit a Paratransit Vehicle to be dispatched and operated when it has a two-way radio in the vehicle. 35 RCNY § 60B-30(a) Fine: $15 Appearance NOT required (b) FCC Compliant Two-way Radio. A Base Owner operating a two-way radio service must instruct the Drivers and other employees on the two-way radio service rules of the Federal Communications Commission. 35 RCNY § 60B-30(b) Fine: $50 - $250 Appearance REQUIRED

35 RCNY § 60B-31 Vehicle Equipment – Partitions.

§ 60B-31 Vehicle Equipment – Partitions. [Reserved.]

35 RCNY § 60B-32 Vehicle Equipment – In-Vehicle Camera System.

§ 60B-32 Vehicle Equipment – In-Vehicle Camera System. [Reserved.]

35 RCNY § 60B-33 Vehicle Equipment – Electronic Trip Record System.

§ 60B-33 Vehicle Equipment – Electronic Trip Record System. (a) Install System. Base Owners must ensure that all Paratransit Vehicles affiliated with the Base are equipped with an Electronic Trip Record System. 35 RCNY § 60B-33(a) Fine: $250 and suspension until compliance Appearance NOT required (b) System Must be in Good Working Order. A Base Owner must not dispatch a Paratransit Vehicle unless the Electronic Trip Record System in the Paratransit Vehicle is in good working order. 35 RCNY § 60B-33(b) Fine: $500 Appearance REQUIRED (c) System Malfunction. (1) The Base Owner must report any malfunction of the electronic trip record system to the Commission's Safety and Emissions Facility within twenty-four (24) hours of when the Base Owner knew or should have known of the malfunction. 35 RCNY § 60B-33(c)(1) Fine: $250 Appearance REQUIRED (2) The Base Owner must dispatch a Paratransit Vehicle in which the Electronic Trip Record System does not work, only: (i) For three business days after the malfunction was timely reported to Safety and Emissions. (ii) If a hand-written Trip Record is used in place of the electronic Trip Record. 35 RCNY § 60B-33(c)(2) Fine: $250 Appearance REQUIRED
Source: City of New York, Charter, Administrative Code and Rules (American Legal Publishing XML export, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newyorkcity/latest/NYCrules/0-0-0-70084Fetched: 10/24/2026

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