Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 815 - Division of Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 50 - Common Carriers
Subchapter 10 - Motor Carriers of Passengers
Part 4 - Transportation of Passengers via Public Motor Vehicles (815-RICR-50-10-4)
Section 815-RICR-50-10-4.6 - Solicitation / acceptance of Passengers for Hire

A. No Public Motor Vehicle operator shall transport any passenger for hire unless the transportation is requested by the passenger at an office of the certificate holder, either personally or by telephone and/or other electronic means (e.g. e-mail). Public Motor Vehicles shall be used only for transporting passengers at a predetermined or prearranged charge (in accordance with § 4.5 of this Part) to such points as may be directed by the passenger. Public Motor Vehicles shall not operate on a Call and Demand basis as defined in § 4.2(A)(7) of his Part. Specifically, PMVs may not, at any time:

B. When solicited by a prospective customer, the certificate holder or its representative shall quote the actual charge for the requested service prior to such solicitation being accepted and prior to picking up the passenger(s). The certificate holder or its representative shall also inform the prospective client as to the year, make, model and color(s) of the vehicles which may be utilized to provide the requested service for which they are contracting.