2005 Rhode Island Code - § 39-14.1-6 — Operations of public motor vehicles.

    No public motor vehicle shall be operated from any taxicab stand on any public highway; nor shall the operator of it transport any passenger for hire unless the transportation is requested by the passenger at an office of the owner of the vehicle, either personally or by telephone and/or other electronic means. When solicited by a prospective customer the certificate holder, or its representative, shall quote what the actual rate or fee for the requested transportation service will be prior to picking up the passenger(s).