§ 12-207. Fare collection procedures.

(a)

Before changing the taximeter to indicate that the taxicab is vacant, a driver shall call the attention of the passenger to the amount of fare registered on the taximeter.

(b)

Upon request by a person paying a fare, a driver shall give the person a legible receipt showing:

(1)

The name of the holder under whose authority the taxicab is operated;

(2)

The taxicab number;

(3)

An itemized list of charges;

(4)

The total amount of fare paid;

(5)

The date of payment; and

(6)

The driver's signature.

(c)

A holder shall provide each driver operating a taxicab under its authority with printed receipt forms adequate for providing the information required in subsection (b) of this section.

(Code 1982, § 15-124.7; Ord. No. 01-39, § 1, 8-6-2001)