N.J. Admin. Code § 19:76-5.4

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 19, October 7, 2024

Section 19:76-5.4 - Taxicabs

(a) The requirements of this section shall apply only to taxicabs. In case of conflict with the general requirements of N.J.A.C. 19:76-5.1, the specific language of this section shall prevail; otherwise, the requirements of NJ.A.C. 19:76-5.1 shall be satisfied.

(b) Taxicabs shall operate from designated holding areas and loading zones at the terminal. Taxicabs will progress through the holding area and passenger loading zone to depart the Airport. Taxicabs shall only be permitted to occupy holding and loading zones in a manner consistent with this subchapter.

(c) Taxicabs that serve the Airport shall have prominently displayed, in full view of all passengers, licenses, permits, decals, fares, and insignia issued by Egg Harbor Township and the Authority.

(d) Operators of taxicabs shall receive or discharge passengers as indicated by the Authority or Operations Department by sign.

(e) Operators shall pull up to the queue line designated by the Authority or Operations Department and shall advance forward as the cabs ahead pull away. Operators shall stay within five feet of their cabs.

(f) This subchapter shall not be construed to prevent a passenger from boarding the cab of choice that is parked at a taxi queue line.

(g) An operator shall not drive a taxicab if his or her Airport permit, municipal license, or New Jersey operator license is suspended or revoked.

(h) An operator shall not attempt to charge a rate of fare above or below $ 27.00 to and from Atlantic City.

(i) An operator entering a taxi or authorized feed line shall take the rear position. Overcrowding, crashing, or backing onto a hack line (feed line) is prohibited.

(j) Operators of the first two vehicles at a taxi queue line shall remain in the driver's seat ready to be hired. As vehicles leave the line, those vehicles behind shall move up.

(k) An operator shall not permit anyone to clean the taxicab or make any repairs to the taxicab, while in the taxi queue line, except minor repairs of an emergency nature. If a taxi impedes the flow of taxi operations, the Authority or its designated representative may have the taxi removed by tow from the line or stand at the owner's expense.

(l) Operators shall not permit any other person to occupy or ride the taxicab, unless the person or persons first employing the taxicab shall consent to the acceptance of an additional passenger or passengers.

(m) The operator of a taxicab shall behave in a professional manner.

(n) All taxicabs operators must be clean and neat of dress.

(o) A taxicab queue line shall be used by operators on a first-come, first-served basis. An operator entering the stand shall join any waiting taxicabs from the rear and advance forward as the preceding taxicabs depart. Trips to the Technical Center shall be made by the last taxicab in the holding taxi line, and that taxicab shall resume its place in the taxi hold progression upon return to the taxi hold area.

(p) The maximum number of taxicabs occupying a queue line, at any given time, is five.

(q) Private vehicles or other vehicles for hire shall not occupy the space that has been established as a queue line.

(r) Subject to the operational requirements of the Authority, no person shall park or stand a taxicab in any prohibited area, or in any area controlled by the Authority.

(s) Airport designated enforcement agency(ies) and agents are authorized and instructed to observe the operations of the holders of taxicab licenses for the purpose of enforcing compliance with the provisions of municipal taxicab ordinances and this subchapter. A violation shall result in appropriate police and administrative action, including the issuance of summons or citation and, if appropriate, towing as directed by the Authority or its designated representative.

(t) A taxicab will be removed from the Airport at the owner's expense if the taxicab is found to be unsafe or in any way unsuitable for taxicab service, or otherwise in violation of the provisions of this subchapter or municipal taxi ordinances.

(u) If any operator must leave the taxi for any reason, he or she must leave the taxi line and return to the back of the line or stand upon return.

(v) Taxicabs and operators may be removed from serving the Airport at the discretion of the Authority or Operations Department for violations of permit, State laws, and this subchapter in accordance with N.J.A.C. 19:76-6.3.

(w) Each taxicab operating at the Airport shall display a valid Authority operation permit.

1. Operation permits shall be available for $ 350.00 and shall be valid for one year from the date of issuance.

2. The Authority shall consider permit applications in order of receipt for any open permits.

3. The Authority may limit the number of permits issued based upon customer demand and the capacity of the Airport to allow for efficient and safe operation.

4. Permits shall not be transferred.

5. There shall be no refunds on purchases of operating permits.

(x) Upon arrival at the Airport, operators of taxicabs making passenger pick-ups shall proceed to the assigned holding area. Taxicabs shall proceed to the next available position in the designated taxi line.

(y) Taxicabs that encounter full ranks within a holding area shall be required to do one of the following:

1. Depart the Airport; or

2. Travel to an alternate Airport holding area as may be authorized by the Authority or Operations Department.

(z) A taxicab shall be first in the hold area line prior to moving to the designated loading zone. The signal for the next taxicab to move forward will be based on customer demand. The Authority may install electronic, auditory, or other mechanical aids to assist and verify proper taxicab exit from a holding area.

(aa) Upon moving forward from the holding areas, each taxicab shall proceed to the designated taxi line. A taxicab operator shall not refuse service to any passenger requesting service, except that service may be refused if the passenger desires travel to a destination more than 30 miles from the main entrance to the Airport as measured in a straight line.

N.J. Admin. Code § 19:76-5.4

Adopted by 50 N.J.R. 2158(b), effective 10/15/2018