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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) A private vehicle-for-hire operator shall:
(1) Accept only rides booked through a private vehicle-for-hire company's digital dispatch and shall not solicit or accept street hails;
(2) Use the trade dress required by § 50-301.29d at any time that the operator is logged into a private vehicle-for-hire company's digital dispatch;
(3) Possess a valid driver's license issued by the District of Columbia, the State of Maryland, or the Commonwealth of Virginia;
(4) Possess proof of personal motor vehicle insurance for the motor vehicle used as a private vehicle-for-hire; and
(5) Be at least 21 years of age.
(b) If an accident occurs involving a motor vehicle that is logged into the private vehicle-for-hire's digital dispatch, the private vehicle-for-hire operator or company shall provide law enforcement officials and insurance representatives with proof of the insurance required by § 50-301.29c.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - District of Columbia Code Division VIII. General Laws. § 50-301.29e. Requirements for private vehicle-for-hire operators. - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/dc/division-viii-general-laws/dc-code-sect-50-301-29e/
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