§ 98-52. Taxicab Passenger's Bill of Rights.

(a)

As a taxicab passenger within the city-parish, the passenger shall have the right to:

(1)

Direct the destination and route used.

(2)

Travel to any destination within the Parish of Lafayette.

(3)

A courteous driver who knows the streets in the Parish of Lafayette and the way to major destinations in the Parish of Lafayette.

(4)

A driver who knows and obeys all traffic laws.

(5)

Not have additional passengers accepted into the vehicle.

(6)

Air conditioning and heating on demand.

(7)

A silent trip free of broadcast and recorded audio, to greatest extent possible.

(8)

A smoke free environment.

(9)

A clean passenger seating area.

(10)

A clean trunk.

(11)

A driver who uses the horn only when necessary to warn of danger.

(12)

Refuse to tip.

(b)

This Passenger's Bill of Rights, along with a telephone number that receives messages 24 hours a day and an electronic mail address designated by customer service to report any violation thereof, shall be printed on a card in plain, legible type, fixed in a frame covered with transparent material, and displayed on the inside of each vehicle for hire in a conspicuous place and in such manner as can be easily and conveniently read by any person riding therein.

(Ord. No. O-179-2015, § 3, 8-18-15)