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$3.50 to $3.99 $21 per shift or $126 per week
$24 per shift or $144
per week
$4.00 to $4.49 $23 per shift or 138 per week
$26 per shift or $156
per week
$4.50 to $4.99 $26 per shift or $156 per week
$29 per shift or $174
per week
$5.00 or more $28 per shift or $168 per week

$31 per shift or $186
per week
67-10

5 There must be no opening or gap between the partition and the body of the vehicle larger than one inch, except for vehicles equipped with factory installed curtain airbags. In those vehicles, the partition shall allow a space of six inches on each side, sufficient to permit proper deployment of the curtain airbags unless the partition is specifically designed by the vehicle manufacturer to not interfere with the deployment of side curtain airbags.

Vehicle Condition Miscellaneous
NEW YORK CITY LAW DEPARTMENT
DIVISION OF LEGAL COUNSEL
100 CHURCH STREET
NEW YORK, NY 10007
212-356-4028

d No Alterations. An Owner will make no structural change in a Taxicab or in an OTV that deviates from the Taxicab specifications set forth in Chapter 67 of these Rules without the Commissions written approval.
58-31d
Fine: $100

Appearance NOT
REQUIRED

Section 4. Paragraphs n and t of subdivision i of section 58-32 of Title 35 of the Rules of the City of New York are amended to read as follows:
INSCRIPTION

LOCATION

n Checkerboard stripe decals Reserved New York State symbol for accessibility, for Accessible Taxicabs.
optional
Front and rear of roof light, displayed on both sides of the medallion number.

t The decal will feature the International Symbol of Access for Hearing Loss, described as the profile of an ear with a wide diagonal line running from the bottom left to the top right. The symbol contrast shall be light on dark or dark on light. A T
will be placed in the lower right-hand corner of each decal.
The internal decal will include the language Induction loop installed. Switch hearing aid to T-coil.

The decal will be placed on the outside of each OTV on the B-pillar and on the inside of each OTV rear passenger compartment on the partition in a location plainly visible to passengers. For vehicles that are not OTVs but have Hearing Induction Loop technology, place as directed by the Chairperson. Vehicles equipped with Hearing Induction Loop technology must place the decal on the outside of the vehicle as directed by the Chairperson, and inside the rear passenger compartment in a location plainly visible to passengers.

SIZE

Requirements for Hack-up Partitions
b Technical Specifications.

Section 3. Subdivision d of section 58-31 of Title 35 of the Rules of the City of New York is amended to read as follows:
58-31

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
CHARTER 1043d RULE TITLE: Amendment of Vehicle Specifications for Accessible Taxicabs REFERENCE NUMBER: 2019 RG 054
RULEMAKING AGENCY: Taxi and Limousine Commission I certify that this office has reviewed the above-referenced proposed rule as required by section 1043d of the New York City Charter, and that the above-referenced proposed rule:
i is drafted so as to accomplish the purpose of the authorizing provisions of law;

The exterior B-pillar decal will be 3.0 x 3.0 inches;
the interior passenger compartment decal dimensions will be as issued by the Commission.

ii is not in conflict with other applicable rules;
iii to the extent practicable and appropriate, is narrowly drawn to achieve its stated purpose; and iv to the extent practicable and appropriate, contains a statement of basis and purpose that provides a clear explanation of the rule and the requirements imposed by the rule.
/s/ STEVEN GOULDEN
Acting Corporation Counsel
Date: July 15, 2019

NEW YORK CITY MAYORS OFFICE OF OPERATIONS
253 BROADWAY, 10th FLOOR
NEW YORK, NY 10007
212-788-1400
CERTIFICATION / ANALYSIS
PURSUANT TO CHARTER SECTION 1043d
Section 5. Subdivision c of section 58-35 of Title 35 of the Rules of the City of New York, relating to modifications for curtain airbags in taxicabs equipped with a partition, is REPEALED.

RULE TITLE: Amendment of Vehicle Specifications for Accessible Taxicabs
Section 6. Subdivisions a and d of section 67-05 of Title 35 of the Rules of the City of New York are amended to read as follows:

RULEMAKING AGENCY: Taxi & Limousine Commission
67-05

Taxicab Model Choice
a Unrestricted Medallions. Unrestricted Medallions may be used with the OTV, the Accessible OTV, or any Taxicab Model that complies with 67-05.1 or 67-05.2 of these Rules. If at any time an Unrestricted Medallion is required by law or rule of the Commission for use with an Accessible Vehicle, the owner of such medallion must purchase an Accessible OTV or lease such medallion for use with an Accessible OTV. Provided, however, that with the Chairpersons approval, up to 496 Unrestricted Medallion owners in good standing may at any time purchase for Hack-up any Accessible Vehicle which meets the specifications set forth in 67-05.2 of these Rules, or lease their medallions for use with such a vehicle.
. .
d Accessible Medallions. Accessible Medallions may be used with the Accessible OTV or any Accessible Taxicab Model that complies with 67-05.2 of these Rules.
Section 7. Paragraph 5 of subdivision b of section 67-10 of Title 35 of the Rules of the City of New York is amended to read as follows:

REFERENCE NUMBER: TLC-110
I certify that this office has analyzed the proposed rule referenced above as required by Section 1043d of the New York City Charter, and that the proposed rule referenced above:
i Is understandable and written in plain language for the discrete regulated community or communities;
ii Minimizes compliance costs for the discrete regulated community or communities consistent with achieving the stated purpose of the rule; and iii Does not provide a cure period because it does not establish a violation, modification of a violation, or modification of the penalties associated with a violation.
/s/ Francisco X. Navarro Mayors Office of Operations
July 15, 2019
Date
Accessibility questions: 212 676-1135, by: Thursday, October 24, 2019, 4:00 P.M.

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