Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
Section 1030.2 - Taxicab rates and tariffs(a)Medallion taxicabs. Medallion taxicabs shall charge a uniform rate as determined and approved by the Authority upon investigation as provided in section 5703 or 5720 of the act, or both (relating to rates; and wages). (1) Changes to an existing and duly established rate shall be determined under section 5703 or 5720 of the act, or both, or otherwise ordered by the Authority.(2) A certificate holder or certified driver may petition the Authority to reopen a rate investigation under section 5703 or 5720 of the act, or both, to allow for flexible rates or surcharges, including fuel or peak-hour surcharges. A request for a flexible pricing model must include a proposed framework for consumer protections that involve upfront disclosure of the fare in a way that is not contingent upon consumer request and the flexible pricing model will be computed to not violate the Price Gouging Act (73 P.S. § § 232.1-232.5).(3) An approved flexible pricing model or surcharge will be reviewed annually by the Authority.(b)Dispatchers.(1) Upon advanced written notice to the Authority, a dispatcher certificate holder may offer below-tariff pricing such as coupons, loyalty programs and corporate client discounts.(2) Upon approval by the Authority from a written request by a dispatcher certificate holder, a dispatcher may establish procedures for assessing fees to passengers for any of the following: (i) Cancellation of prearranged taxicab service within a certain time period of when the requested service was scheduled to begin.(ii) Nonappearance of a passenger after requesting prearranged taxicab service.(iii) Cleaning of a taxicab as a direct result of an act by a passenger. This section cited in 52 Pa. Code § 1021.11 (relating to driver requirements).