Amendments to New Shoreham General Ordinances

Chapter 8 Licenses and Business Regulations

Article VII. Motor Vehicles for Hire

 

8-161-(a)(3) Operations or use of a motor vehicle for hire in a Point-to-Point Program

and

8-168(d) Taxicab rates

 

2021-06

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It is ordained by the New Shoreham Town Council:

 

Sec. 8-162.          Definitions and license requirements.

(a)     For purposes of this article pertaining to Motor Vehicles for Hire, the following definitions shall apply:

(1)     Motor vehicle means every vehicle that is self-propelled or designed for self-propulsion. Except as otherwise provided, for the purposes of this article, any device which is a bicycle, electric personal assistive mobility device, electric power-assisted bicycle, or moped shall be deemed not to be a motor vehicle.

(2)     Operation or use of a motor vehicle for hire means the transporting of a passenger or passengers in any motor vehicle in the Town of New Shoreham to such points as may be directed by the passenger for compensation for the service, directly or indirectly.

(3)     Operation or use of a motor vehicle for hire in a Point-to-Point Program means the transporting of a passenger or passengers in any motor vehicle in the Town of New Shoreham to preset, designated drop off and pickup locations as determined by motor vehicle for hire operators for compensation for the service, directly or indirectly. This amendment shall take effect upon passage

(b)     No person shall transport passengers for hire in any motor vehicle, without first obtaining a New Shoreham taxi, charter bus or limousine license from the town clerk, upon approval of the town council. The license shall be visibly displayed in any vehicle for hire at all times the vehicle is being operated for hire, and shall be produced upon request of any law enforcement official or passenger.

 

Sec. 8-168. - Taxicab rates.

(a)     A rate card reflecting the schedule of rates approved by the council on the recommendation of the commission shall be conspicuously displayed in every taxicab for hire.

(b)     Licensees under this article are prohibited from charging passengers rates different from those approved by the commission.

(c)      A list of current rates shall be conspicuously posted in the town hall by the town clerk.

(d)     Taxis for hire are prohibited from taking multiple fares when there are other taxis readily available; provided, however, that this prohibition does not apply to a motor vehicle for hire while operating in a Point-to-Point Program.  This amendment shall take effect upon passage.

 

 

Attest:  Fiona Fitzpatrick,

            Town Clerk

 

 Proposed Amendment Posted:              May 24, 2021

Hearing Date:                                     June 16, 2021

Continued to:                                    June 21, 2021

Ordinance Approved:                         June 21, 2021

Ordinance Posted:             June 22, 2021

Effective Date:                                    June 21, 2021