D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 31-806

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 24, June 14, 2024

Rule 31-806 - SURCHARGE ACCOUNTS FOR INDEPENDENT OWNERS OPERATING WITHOUT A DTS

806.1

Each independent owner may elect to provide service without a DTS if the owner:

(a) Uses one (1) meter app that is part of an approved DTS;

(b) Uses one (1) or more registered OPTs that are integrated with such app;

(c) Maintains a surcharge account as provided in this Section, unless all the OPTs selected by the owner have transfer account capability to ensure the OPT pays all collected passenger surcharges directly to the District; and

(d) Remains compliant with all other applicable regulations and laws.

806.2

Each owner who elects to provide service without a DTS is liable for all surcharges owed to the District.

806.3

Each surcharge account shall be administered as follows.

(a) The minimum account balance is twenty dollars ($20). DFHV shall deposit the minimum if the account is opened when the owner's operator license (face card) is issued. Otherwise, the owner shall pay the minimum to open the account.

(b) If an account balance falls below the required minimum, DFHV shall promptly email a notice to the owner stating that:

(1) The owner must either: replenish the account; or close the account, pay all passenger surcharges owed, and obtain an approved DTS; and

(2) If the owner fails to comply within two (2) business days, the meter will be deactivated until the owner comes into compliance.

(c) Each account shall accrue interest at one percent (1%) annually. The remaining balance with accrued interest shall be paid to the owner when an account is closed.

(d) The burden shall at all times be on the owner to establish eligibility to operate under this Section, including by executing an application provided by the Department. Each application shall be granted or denied within two (2) business days.

806.4

The Department may post an administrative issuance concerning this Section.

D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 31-806

Final Rulemaking published at 37 DCR 3595, 3616 (June 1, 1990); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 59 DCR 9970, 9974 (August 17, 2012); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 1870 (2/23/2018)

Authority: District of Columbia Taxicab Commission (Commission), pursuant to the authority set forth in sections 8(b)(1)(C) , (D), (E), (F), (G), (I), (J), 14, and 20 of the District of Columbia Taxicab Commission Establishment Act of 1985 , effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-97; D.C. Official Code §§ 50 -307(b)(1)(C), (D), (E), (F), (G), (I), (J) and 50-319 (2009 Repl.), and D.C. Official Code § 50-313 (2009 Repl.; 2011 Supp.); D.C. Official Code § 47 -2829(b), (d), (e), (e-1), and (i) (2005 Repl.)); section 12 of the 1919 District of Columbia Taxicab Act, approved July 11, 1919 (41 Stat. 104; D.C. Official Code § 50-371 (2009 Repl.)); and Section 3 of the Taxicab Improvement Emergency Act of 2012, effective July 24, 2012 (D.C. Act 19-403; 59 DCR 9116)