Passenger Safety & Service Flashcards
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A passenger requests that you drive through a neighborhood you consider unsafe. What should you do?
Answer: Complete the trip; TLC rules prohibit refusing service based on destination within NYC
TLC rules prohibit destination discrimination; drivers must complete any trip within the five boroughs regardless of neighborhood.
When is a TLC driver permitted to ask a passenger to exit the vehicle mid-trip?
Answer: Only when the passenger poses a genuine safety threat and the vehicle is stopped safely
A driver may terminate a trip only for genuine safety reasons (e.g., threatening behavior) and must do so at a safe location, not in the middle of a highway.
What information must a TLC driver provide to a passenger upon request?
Answer: Their TLC license number and the vehicle's medallion or FHV number
Passengers have the right to know the driver's TLC license number and vehicle identifier for complaint and identification purposes.
A passenger is intoxicated but not disruptive. What should a TLC driver do?
Answer: Provide service and ensure the passenger safely reaches their destination
Non-disruptive intoxicated passengers must be served; drivers should ensure they exit safely and do not leave them in a dangerous condition.
Which of the following best describes a TLC driver's duty regarding vehicle temperature?
Answer: Drivers should maintain a comfortable temperature and respond reasonably to passenger requests
TLC requires vehicles to have functioning heat and air conditioning; drivers must maintain a reasonably comfortable environment and honor reasonable passenger requests.
A passenger asks for a receipt. Under TLC rules, the driver must:
Answer: Always provide a receipt upon request, whether payment was cash or card
TLC rules require drivers to provide a receipt upon request regardless of the payment method used.
Which scenario requires a TLC driver to contact 911?
Answer: A passenger is bleeding heavily and appears unconscious
A medical emergency such as unconsciousness or severe bleeding requires an immediate 911 call to dispatch emergency medical services.