Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
(a)
Preservice inspection. Prior to driving a limousine before
each shift, a limousine driver shall perform a vehicle inspection to confirm
that the limousine complies with this subpart. The inspection must include all
of the following:
(1) At least one full walk
around the limousine to assure the exterior of the vehicle is in compliance
with this subpart, including all of the following:
(i) The exterior of the limousine is not
damaged and no parts of the vehicle have been removed. For example, the hood
and doors of the limousine are present and in the proper location.
(ii) The limousine's tires are full size and
the treads are not worn below the level permitted under §
1055.4(b)(4)
(relating to basic vehicle standards).
(2) The opening and closing of all doors, the
hood and the trunk to assure proper functionality, and the absence of any sharp
edges that may injure a passenger or damage clothing, luggage or other
property.
(3) An inspection of the
interior of the limousine to make certain that the vehicle is clean and
otherwise in compliance with this subpart.
(4) Use of the heater and air conditioner to
confirm the limousine's ability to maintain the air temperature required under
§ 1055.4(b)(12).
(b)
Permitted fares. A limousine driver may not charge fares or
rates for service other than those provided in the certificate holder's tariff
as provided in Chapter 1063 (relating to tariffs).
(c)
Rules of the road. A
limousine driver shall continually provide limousine service in a manner
consistent with 75 Pa.C.S. (relating to Vehicle Code) and the Philadelphia
Traffic Code (12 Phila. Code §
§ 100-3012).
(d)
Presentation and
appearance. A limousine driver is responsible for providing clean,
safe and courteous limousine service, including all of the following:
(1) Presenting a neat and clean appearance
while providing limousine service.
(2) Dressing in clean clothing composed of a
shirt with collar, ankle-length trousers, slacks/dress, skirts (if gender
appropriate), socks or stockings, and shoes. For example, shorts, bathing
trunks, bathing suits, undershirts, muscle shirts and tank-tops are prohibited
unless concealed as undergarments beneath the attire described in this
paragraph.
(3) Wearing open toed
shoes, sandals or bare feet is prohibited while operating a
limousine.
(4) Ceasing operation of
a vehicle known by the driver to be in an unsafe condition.
(5) Being courteous toward passengers, the
public, law enforcement officials and representatives of the Authority. A
driver may not use obscene, vulgar or offensive language while providing
limousine service.
(6) Maintaining
the volume of a radio at a low level and upon the request of a passenger
lowering the volume or switching off music or electronic noise such as a
radio.
(7) Ceasing use of a mobile
telephone and removing ear phones or Bluetooth devices from ears when a
passenger is in the vehicle.
(8)
Making certain that the taxicab complies with the temperature requirements in
§ 1055.4(b)(12).
(9) Assisting
the elderly or persons with disabilities in entering and exiting the
limousine.
(10) Maintaining cash
capable of providing change for a $20 bill.
(11) Immediately reporting possessions of
passengers left behind in a limousine after service to the Manager of
Enforcement and the limousine certificate holder, then delivering the
possessions to TLD Headquarters.
(e)
Zero-tolerance policy. A
limousine driver may not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol while
providing limousine service. The Authority will and certificate holders shall
enforce a zero-tolerance policy on the use of drugs or alcohol by a limousine
driver while providing limousine service.
(1)
The driver's certificate of a limousine driver who is the subject of a TLD
investigation or a passenger complaint and whom the inspector or passenger
reasonably suspects was under the influence of drugs or alcohol during the
course of providing limousine service shall be immediately placed out of
service under §
1003.32 (relating to out of
service designation).
(2) The
Authority may conduct a drug and alcohol test upon written consent by the
limousine driver.
The provisions of this §1057.10 temporarily amended
under 53 Pa.C.S. § 57B 02.
