§ 37-105. Required.

(a)

All taxicabs operating under this article shall be equipped with taximeters fastened to the taxicab in front of the passengers, visible to them at all times of the day and night; and, after sundown, the face of the taximeter shall be illuminated.

(b)

Drivers may utilize a taximeter for determining the applied fare for the ride. If operating under this method, vehicles shall be equipped with taximeters fastened to the taxicab in front of the passengers, visible to them at all times of the day and night; and, after sundown, the face of the taximeter shall be illuminated. The device shall be verified and maintained according to the regulations of the Virginia Office of Weights and Measures. The applied fare shall be determined using rates as defined in section 37-109, rates.

(c)

Drivers may utilize an alternate method for determining fares such as a smartphone, navigational computer, or like electronic device. However, the amount of the fare shall be determined using the trip rates, waiting time, and hourly rates set forth in section 37-109, rates. An estimate of the fare must be displayed to the passenger prior to engaging the driver for hire. If the actual fare exceeds the previously agreed upon estimated fare by more than 20 percent due to traffic or some other computational error and the driver does not correct the fare at the time of payment, the passenger will have 30 days to request in writing a refund for this additional amount, to be paid by the driver within 30 days from receipt of this request.

(Tax Code 1959, § 31-68; Ord. No. O-19-036 , § 1, 5-28-19)

(Tax Code 1959, § 31-68; Ord. No. O-19-036 , § 1, 5-28-19)