# COMCOR — Chapter 53. Taxicabs - Regulations ### COMCOR 53.00.01 Taxicab Industry Reporting Requirements #### 53.00.01.01 Operating Reporting Data In order to enhance the amount of quality information available, the Department is requiring the reporting of data that is available by dispatch records and from the computerized taxicab meters. The reports can be obtained without breaking the Maryland Department of Agriculture, Department of Weights and Measures inspection meter seal. The fleets and unaffiliated trade groups will be required to submit the reports annually. THEREFORE, the required taxicab industry reporting requirements are as follows: (a) All fleets and unaffiliated trade groups must submit reports on operating information annually for all Passenger Vehicle Licenses. Reports must contain data from July 1 through June 30 of each year. Reports are due no later than August 31 each year and must be submitted on forms designated by the Director. (b) The following information must be reported to the Department of Transportation: Number of calls received (fleets and unaffiliated trade groups) Number of cabs in service daily (fleets and unaffiliated trade groups) Total paid miles driven Total number of trips Total revenue excluding extras Total revenue from extra charges (c) Reports for call volume and the number of taxicabs in service daily, must be submitted in summary form for fleets or unaffiliated trade groups. Reports for total paid miles driven, total number of trips, total revenue excluding extras, and total revenue from extra charges must be submitted by Passenger Vehicle License number and in summary form by fleet or unaffiliated trade group. (d) Fleets and unaffiliated trade groups must maintain records and submit reports for all owned and affiliated taxicabs. (e) Failure to submit the reports by August 31 each year is grounds for suspension or revocation of the Passenger Vehicle License. (f) Initial reports 1. In order to transition to the annual report cycle, all fleets and unaffiliated trade groups must submit the number of calls received and the number of cabs in service daily for the prior twelve month period. If figures are not available, an estimate of these numbers must be submitted. 2. Additionally, baseline data on the total paid miles driven, total number of trips, total revenue excluding extras, and total revenue from extra charges must be submitted by Passenger Vehicle License number and in summary form by fleet or unaffiliated trade group. This information should be taken from the meters during the first thirty days the regulation is effective. All transition reports will be used as a baseline comparison for the first year operating reports. Transition reports are due no later than sixty days after the regulation is effective. (g) Drivers must not use taxicab meters unless there is a passenger in the vehicle. Failure to fulfill this requirement is grounds for suspension or revocation of the Taxi Driver Identification Card. (h) Licensees not complying with this regulation may not renew Passenger Vehicle Licenses. Failure to submit complete reports sixty days after the end of the year’s collection is grounds for suspension or revocation of the License. ### Article I. In General, Sec. 53-12 Vehicle Equipment - Doors; Lettering; Color; Special Equipment - Regulations #### COMCOR 53.12.01 Standards for Wheelchair Accessible Taxicab Vans ### Article I. In General, Sec. 53-17 Rates - Regulations #### COMCOR 53.17.01 Taxicab Rates ### Article Ii. Taxicab License, Sec. 53-44A Fleet Taxicab Company Licenses - Regulations #### COMCOR 53.44A.01 Comparative Ranking System for Issuance of Taxicab Fleet Passenger Vehicle Licenses ### Article Ii. Taxicab License, Sec. 53-107 Fees - Regulations #### COMCOR 53.107.01 Taxicab Fees Council Resolution No. 19-1146 Subject: Reducing Taxicab Fees for Drivers, Passenger Vehicle License Holders and Fleet Operators Action: The Director of the Department of Transportation must charge the taxicab fees described in Table 1, attached to and made a part of this resolution. (Legislative History: Council Res. No. 19-1146; Supersedes: Res. No. 16-952, which superseded Res. No. 15-1269) (Previous Administrative History: Reg. No. 3-00 (Method 3); Orig. Dept.: Public Works and Transportation; Supersedes: Regulation No. 11-95) TABLE 1 TAXICAB FEES I. Driver Identification Card (ID) Application $ 0 New one year $ 50 Renewal one year $ 75 Renewal two year $ 100 Duplicate $ 25 II. Passenger Vehicle License (PVL) Renewal $ 50 Vehicle Replacement $ 75 Affiliate Company Transfer $ 150 Application for Individual PVL $ 100 Application for Fleet PVLs $ 1,000 New Taxicab PVL in Service (Individual) $ 0 New Taxicab PVL in Service (Fleet) $ 0 License Transfer 1 - 4 PVLs $ 3,995/PVL 5 - 100 PVLs $10,000 +$500/PVL over 4 101 + PVLs $58,000 + $250/PVL over 100 $ 50 ### Article Ii. Taxicab Licenses, Division 4. Additional Duties of Fleets and Associations, Sec. 53-223 User-Side Subsidy Programs - Participation - Regulations #### COMCOR 53.223.01 Taxicab Participation in User-Side Subsidy Programs ### Article Ii. Taxicab Licenses, Division 5. Taxicab Vehicles, Sec. 53-228 Regarding the Calculation of Time When Placing or Removing a Vehicle From Service as It Concerns the Age of the Vehicle - Regulations #### COMCOR 53.228.01 Calculation of Time When Placing or Removing a Vehicle From Service as it Concerns the Age of the Vehicle ### Article V. Accessibility, Sec. 53-506 Number of Accessible Taxicab Licenses - Regulations #### COMCOR 53.506.01 Temporary Replacement of Accessible Taxicabs ### Article Vi. Enforcement, Sec. 53-603 Penalty for Violations - Regulations #### COMCOR 53.603.01 Taxicab Fines ### Article Viii. Transportation Services Improvement Fund Requirements, Sec. 53-801 - Regulations #### COMCOR 53.801.01 Transportation Services Improvement Fund