Proposed Rules & Regulations Changes for Public Chauffeurs
The following lists the old rule(s) followed by the proposed rule(s). Due to the length of these rules, we will continue with these rules in later postings.

Old Rule No. 41 – 43
Agreements to be written.
All lease agreements between Public Passenger Vehicle License Holders or affiliations (LESSORS) and the chauffeurs of Public Passenger Vehicles (LESSEES) shall be writing and shall include the following:
a. the name, address, Public Vehicle License number and 24-hour telephone number of the LESSOR;
b. the name, address and Chicago Chauffeur's License number of the LESSEE to whom the vehicle is assigned;
c. the term of the lease, including the beginning and expiration dates and times; and
d. the obligations of the LESSOR for maintaining the safety of the vehicle; and
e. the amount of money paid by the lease, including all incidental charges.
No LESSOR may require any LESSEE to lease any vehicle for more than 24 hour period at one time.

Rule No. 42 Lessee to be sole driver.
The lessee shall be the sole driver of the leased vehicle during the period of time for which he has leased it.

Rule. No. 43 Lessee to keep copy of lease.
The lessee shall have his completely executed lease agreement in his possession whenever the taxicab is in operation.

New Rule No. 10.01 – 10.03
Agreements to be Written – Leased Vehicles
All lease agreements between Public Passenger Vehicle license holders or affiliations (lessors) and the Chauffeurs of Public Passenger Vehicles (lessees) shall be in writing and shall include the following:
a. The name, address, public vehicle license number and 24-hour telephone number of the lessor;
b. The name, address and Chauffeur’s license number of the lessee to whom the vehicle is assigned:
c. The term of the lease, including the beginning and expiration dates and times;
d. The obligations of the lessor for maintaining the safety of the vehicle; and
e. The amount of money paid by the lease, including all incidental charges. No lessor may require any lessee to lease any vehicle for more than 24 hour period at one time.

Rule 10.02 Lessee to be Sole Driver.
The lessee shall be the sole driver of the leased vehicle during the period of time for which he has leased it. Any violation of this rule shall constitute an Aggravated Offense and shall be cause for revocation of the lessee’s Public Chauffeur License.

Rule 10.03 Lessee to Keep Copy of Current Lease in Possession.
The lessee shall have his completely executed current lease agreement in his possession whenever the taxicab is in operation and shall provide the lease for examination upon demand by Department personnel or police.


Old Rule No. 44 – 46
Group riding.
Group riding is permitted only at the direction of the first passenger engaging the taxicab. When a passenger requests group riding he shall be informed that the collection of only one fare is permitted. Arrangements for payment of total fare shall be made at the start of the trip.

Rule No. 45 Number of passengers.
Taxicabs are limited to one passenger in front plus the number that can be seated comfortable in the rear. The total number of passengers shall not exceed the number permitted by ordinance.

Rule No. 46 Front Seat Passenger.
No passenger shall be permitted to ride on the front seat of the taxicab unless all other seats are occupied or unless written authorization from the Commissioner is in the possession of the passenger, or unless the taxicab is off duty and the "NOT FOR HIRE" sign is clearly displayed. At no time shall more than one passenger ride in the front seat while the taxicab is on duty.

New Rule No. 12.01 – 12.03
Group Riding.
Group riding is permitted only at the direction of the first passenger engaging the taxicab. When a passenger requests group riding he shall be informed that the collection of only one fare is permitted. Arrangements for payment of total fare shall be made at the start of the trip.

Rule 12.02 Number of Passengers.
Taxicabs are limited to one passenger in front plus the number that can be seated comfortable in the rear.

Rule 12.03 Front Seat Passenger.
No passenger shall be permitted to ride on the front seat of the taxicab unless all other seats are occupied or unless written authorization from the commissioner is in the possession of the passenger, or unless the taxicab is off duty and the “NOT FOR HIRE” sign is clearly displayed. At no time shall more than one passenger ride in the front seat while the taxicab is on duty.


Old Rule No. 47 – 53.1
Arriving with passengers.
a. All taxicabs and liveries entering O'Hare Airport with passengers for terminals other than Terminal 4 shall unload passengers on the upper roadway only.
b. Passengers shall never be discharged on lower level with the exception of those destined for Terminal 4.
c. Taxicabs and liveries with passengers for Terminal 4 or the airport hotel may use Hotel Road to discharge their fares.
d. No taxicab or livery shall pick up passengers on the upper level.
e. Upon unloading passengers, all taxicabs and liveries shall leave the airport or proceed to the staging area for dispatch.

Rule No. 48 Arriving without passengers.
All taxicabs entering the airport without passengers shall proceed to the taxicab staging area via the upper or lower roadway, using the extreme left lane, or they may use Hotel Road so long as no passenger is accepted en route to the standing area.

Rule No. 49 Taxicab staging area operations.
a. All taxicabs entering the staging area shall occupy those spaces from right to left in the rows leading to the dispatch area.
b. All chauffeurs of taxicabs in the front line must remain in close proximity to their vehicles to avoid delay in dispatching. No taxicab shall be left unattended in the staging area.
c. Cabs shall remain in the staging area until dispatched to the assigned terminal. The chauffeur will be told, via the two-way speaker, the location for passenger pick-ups.
d. No cab shall be permitted at a terminal unless the chauffeur possesses a valid ticket for that terminal.

Rule No. 50 Taxicab loading zone operations.
a. Upon arrival at the designated terminal, the taxicab shall proceed to the forwardmost available loading position at the terminal.
b. Chauffeurs shall not stop to load passengers until arriving at the front of the taxicab loading zone unless authorized by the starter.
c. Diving is forbidden. Chauffeurs not in possession of a valid staging area ticket shall be denied a passenger fare by the starter.
d. If a customer has requested from the starter a Shared Ride Cab, the starter shall inform the first cab to proceed to a designated Shared Ride area in order to wait for additional passengers.
e. If the chauffeur is uncertain as to the proper route or passenger's destination he shall pull up to the forwardmost position, park and return to the starter for instructions. In the absence of a starter from his post, chauffeurs seeking information shall approach a police officer. The chauffeur shall not leave the airport unless he is sure of his routing.
f. Passengers may select any taxicab of their choice provided the passenger is first in line waiting for a taxicab.
e. Short Trip Boundaries
1. The boundaries within the City of Chicago are as follows:
(A) On the South: Irving Park Road;
(B) On the East: Nagle St./Narragansett St.:
(C) On the North: Howard St.;
(D) On the West: the City Limits.
2. The following suburbs are within the Short Trip boundaries:
(A) Bensenville
(B) Des Plaines
(C) Elk Grove Village
(D) Franklin Park
(E) Harwood Heights
(F) Niles
(G) Norridge
(H) Park Ridge
(I) Schiller Park
(J) Rosemont

Rule No. 51 Hours of operation of certain regulations.
Those portions of these Rules and Regulations requiring taxicabs to report to their designated staging area and to remain in the staging area until properly dispatched shall be in force only during those hours when staging area dispatch attendants and load zone attendants shall be on duty.

Rule No. 52 Unattended vehicles.
All taxicabs shall be attended while in a terminal loading zone. For the purpose of this rule "attended" means that the chauffeur shall at all times remain within ten (10) feet of his vehicle. Congregating in starters' area is forbidden.

Rule No. 53 Standing limitations.
Standing privileges shall be afforded to all taxicabs at all taxicab loading zones but taxicab shall stand only for the time required for the expeditious loading or unloading of passengers and baggage.

IV-A. REGULATIONS RELATING TO SHORT TRIPS - O'HARE
AND MIDWAY AIRPORTS
Rule No. 53.1 SHORT TRIPS - O’HARE AND MIDWAY AIRPORTS
a. Upon learning that the passenger's destination will fall within the Short Trip area as defined in paragraph (e), below, chauffeurs shall request a Short Trip verification from the starter. The request shall be made in the presence of the passenger requesting service.
b. The starter verifying the Short Trip shall enter the taxicab number, time stamp and initial the reverse side of the Taxicab Driver's Receipt. The starter shall have final authority to make decisions pertaining to the Short Trip.
c. A maximum of forty (40) minutes will be allowed per Short Trip.
d. Chauffeur's Responsibilities
1. A chauffeur returning from a Short Trip shall enter the designated short Trip Lane in the Staging Area provided his Taxicab Driver's Receipt shows no more than forty (40) minutes have elapsed since the Short Trip commenced.
2. Upon taking his place in the Short Trip Lane, the chauffeur shall exit the cab and go to the Taxicab Staging Area Attendant's Booth and present his valid Taxicab Driver's Receipt to the Staging Area Attendant for approval.
3. If the attendant approves the receipt and issues a Short Trip Ticket, the chauffeur shall enter the required data on the "Daily Short Trip Taxicab Dispatcher Log" and return to his vehicle.
4. The chauffeur shall wait for the Staging Area Attendant's approval before proceeding to the Taxicab Chute Area.
5. Upon entering the Taxicab Chute Area the chauffeur shall take the rearmost position in the Chute Area Lane. The chauffeur shall give the Taxicab Dispatcher his Taxicab Driver's Receipt and Short Trip Ticket.
6. The chauffeur shall proceed to the chute, and follow normal cab line procedures for entering terminals.
7. No chauffeur shall alter, forge, or in any manner tamper with a Taxicab Driver's Receipt or Short Trip Tickets.
e. Short Trip Boundaries - O’Hare Airport
1. The boundaries within the City of Chicago are as follows:
(A) On the South: Irving Park Road;
(B) On the East: Nagle St./Narragansett St.:
(C) On the North: Howard St.;
(D) On the West: the City Limits.
2. The following suburbs are within the Short Trip boundaries:
(A) Bensenville
(B) Des Plaines
(C) Elk Grove Village
(D) Franklin Park
(E) Harwood Heights
(F) Niles
(G) Norridge
(H) Park Ridge
(I) Schiller Park
(J) Rosemont
f. Short Trip Boundaries - Midway Airport
The short trip boundaries for fares from Midway Airport are as follows:
(A) On the South: 103rd Street;
(B) On the East: Loomis Street;
(C) On the North: Cermak Road;
(D) On the West: Harlem Avenue.

New Rule No. 13.01 – 13.10
Arriving with Passengers at O’Hare
a. All taxicabs and liveries entering O’Hare Airport with passengers for terminals other than the bus shuttle center shall unload passengers on the upper roadway only.
b. Passengers shall never be discharged on lower level unless specifically instructed by Authorized Personnel.
c. Taxicabs and liveries with passengers for the bus shuttle center or the airport hotel may use Hotel Road to discharge their fares.
d. No taxicab or livery shall pick up passengers on the upper level.
e. Upon unloading passengers, all taxicabs and liveries shall leave the airport or proceed to the staging area for dispatch.

Rule 13.02 Arriving without Passengers at O’Hare
All taxicabs entering the airport without passengers shall proceed to the taxicab staging area.

Rule 13.03 Taxicab Staging Area Operations at O’Hare
a. All taxicabs entering the staging area shall occupy spaces as directed by Authorized Personnel.
b. No taxicab in the two lines that are closest to the moving lane shall be left unattended. For the purpose of this rule “attended” means that the Chauffeur shall at all times remain within ten (10) feet of his vehicle.
c. Cabs shall remain in the staging area until dispatched to the assigned terminal. The Chauffeur will be told, via the taxi dispatch system, the location for passenger pick-ups.
d. No cab shall be permitted at a terminal unless the Chauffeur possesses a valid ticket or pre-arranged ride form for that terminal.
e. Cabs left unattended in “no parking” zone within the staging area or immediately outside of staging area will be ticketed and towed.

Rule 13.04 Arriving with Passengers at Midway.
a. All taxicabs and liveries entering Midway Airport with passengers for the terminal shall unload passengers on the upper level roadway only.
b. Passengers shall never be discharged on the lower level.

Rule 13.05 Arriving without Passengers at Midway.
All taxicabs entering the airport without passengers shall proceed to the taxicab staging area.

Rule 13.06 Taxicab Staging Area Operations at Midway.
a. All taxicabs entering the staging area shall occupy spaces as directed by Authorized Personnel.
b. No taxicab in the two lines that are closet to the moving lane shall be left unattended. For the purpose of this rule “attended” means that the Chauffeur shall at all times remain within ten (10) feet of his vehicle.
c. Cabs shall remain in the staging area until dispatched to the terminal.
d. No cab shall be permitted at the terminal unless the Chauffeur possesses a valid ticket.
e. Cabs left unattended in “no parking” zone within the staging area or immediately outside of staging area will be ticketed and towed.

Rule 13.07 Taxicab Loading Zone Operations at O’Hare and Midway.
a. Upon arrival at the designated terminal, the taxicab shall proceed to the fowardmost available loading position at the terminal.
b. Chauffeurs shall not stop to load passengers until arriving at the front of the taxicab loading zone unless authorized by the Starter.
c. Diving is forbidden. Chauffeurs not in possession of a valid staging area ticket shall be denied a passenger fare by the Starter.
d. If a customer has requested from the starter a Shared Ride cab, the Starter shall inform the first cab to proceed to a designated Shared Ride area in order to wait for additional passengers.
e. If the Chauffeur is uncertain as to the proper route or passenger’s destination he shall pull up to the forwardmost position, park and return to the Starter for instructions. In the absence of a Starter from his post, Chauffeurs seeking information shall approach a police officer. The Chauffeur shall not leave the airport unless he is sure of his routing.

Rule 13.08 Unattended Vehicles at O’Hare and Midway
All taxicabs shall be attended while in a terminal loading zone. For the purpose of this rule “attended” means that the Chauffeur shall at all times remain within ten (10) feet of his vehicle. Congregating in Starters’ area is forbidden.

Rule 13.09 Standing Limitations at O’Hare and Midway.
Standing privileges shall be afforded to all taxicabs at all taxicab loading zones but taxicab shall stand only for the time required for the expeditious loading or unloading of passengers and baggage.

Rule 13.10 Short Trips – O’Hare and Midway.
a. Upon learning that the passenger’s destination will fall within the Short Trip area, Chauffeurs shall request a Short Trip verification from the Starter. The request shall be made in the presence of the passenger requesting service.
b. The Starter verifying the Short Trip shall enter the taxicab number, time stamp and initial the reverse side of the Chauffeur’s receipt. The Starter shall have final authority to make decisions pertaining to the Short Trip.
c. A maximum of forty (40) minutes will be allowed per Short Trip.
d. Chauffeur’s responsibilities:
1. A Chauffeur returning from a Short Trip shall enter the designated Short Trip lane in the staging area provided his Chauffeur’s receipt shows no more than forty minutes have elapsed since the Short Trip commenced.
2. Upon taking his place in the Short Trip lane, the Chauffeur shall exit the cab and go to the Staging Area Attendent’s booth and present his valid Chauffeur’s receipt to the Staging Area Attendent for approval.
3. If the Staging Area Attendent’s approves the receipt and issues a Short Trip ticket, the Chauffeur shall enter the required data on the dispatcher log and return to his vehicle.
4. The Chauffeur shall wait for the Staging Area Attendent’s approval before proceeding to the taxicab chute area.
5. Upon entering the taxicab chute area the Chauffeur shall take the rearmost position in the chute area lane. The Chauffeur shall give the Staging Area Attendent his Chauffeur’s receipt and Short Trip ticket.
6. The Chauffeur shall proceed to the chute, and follow normal Cab Line procedures for entering terminals.