ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
By-Laws
17. Fittings in taxi-cabs.
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
17. Fittings in taxi-cabs.
(1)An owner shall in respect of a taxi-cab—(a)provide and maintain sufficient means by which any passenger may communicate with the driver;(b)cause the roof or covering to be kept water-tight;(c)provide and maintain any necessary windows and a means of opening and closing not less than one window on each side;(d)cause the seats to be properly cushioned and covered;(e)cause the floor to be provided with a proper carpet, or other suitable covering;(f)cause the fittings and furniture generally to be kept in a clean condition, well maintained and in every way fit for public service;(g)provide and maintain adequate means of securing luggage carried on the vehicle;(h)provide and maintain adequate internal lighting with at least one light switch so fitted as to enable a passenger to operate it;(i)provide and maintain easily accessible means for a passenger to open at least one door on each side of the vehicle from the inside.(2)Any owner of a taxi-cab who causes or permits the vehicle to be on hire or to ply for hire whilst the provisions of paragraph (1) of this by-law are not complied with, shall be guilty of an offence against these by-laws.