TLC Fare & Payment Procedures 2

Question 1

If a passenger disputes a fare charged by a NYC yellow taxi driver, where should they file a complaint?

Accepted Answer

The NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC)

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The New York State DMV

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The NYC Police Department

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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Question 2

Can a NYC yellow taxi driver charge a passenger extra for luggage placed in the trunk?

Accepted Answer

No, there is no extra charge for luggage

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Yes, up to $5 per bag

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Yes, if the passenger agrees in advance

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Yes, for more than two bags

Question 3

What information must be displayed on the payment processing screen inside a NYC yellow taxi?

Accepted Answer

The fare breakdown, tip options, and payment methods accepted

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Only the total fare amount

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Only the driver's TLC license number

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Only the meter rate card

Question 4

What is the per-unit NYC yellow taxi meter rate for slow traffic or when the vehicle is stopped?

Accepted Answer

$0.70 per 60 seconds

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$0.50 per minute

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$1.00 per minute

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$0.35 per 30 seconds

Question 5

A passenger pays a $15.00 metered fare with a $20 bill. What must the driver do?

Accepted Answer

The driver must offer correct change of $5.00

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The driver may keep the change as a tip

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The driver may round up and keep $1 as a fee

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The driver must refuse cash and direct the passenger to use a card

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a required item on a TLC-compliant meter receipt for a yellow taxi?

Accepted Answer

Passenger's name and destination address

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Date and time of the trip

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Driver's TLC license number

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Total fare charged

Question 7

For a TLC-licensed For-Hire Vehicle (FHV) using app-based dispatch, how is the fare typically determined?

Accepted Answer

By the app's upfront pricing or base rate algorithm

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By the TLC-mandated meter rate

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By the driver based on estimated time

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By negotiation between driver and passenger