§ 162-1728. Rates.

(a)

TNCs may charge rates based upon a calculation of time and/or distance. Passengers shall be provided the method by which the rates will be calculated and the option to obtain an estimated total fare prior to pick-up based upon information provided when requesting service. At a minimum, a TNC vehicle fare shall be no less than the charge for activation of a taximeter pursuant to this chapter. A TNC shall not apply any surcharge to passengers for use except as authorized by this chapter.

(b)

Any time there is a temporary or permanent increase in rates or change in rate calculation which will or may result in a temporary or permanent increase in rates, prior to passenger acceptance of the fare and completion of the order, the TNC shall clearly and without prompting display the increase of the fare in the form of a mathematical multiple and total cost estimation.

(M.C.S., Ord. No. 26339, § 2, 4-9-15)