LYFT AND UBERX DO NOT HAVE THE SAME REQUIREMENTS TO TRANSPORT PASSENGERS TO/FROM DALLAS LOVE FIELD OR ANYWHERE IN THE CITY OF DALLAS. CHANNEL 8’S JENNY DORAN PUT OUT THIS STORY ABOUT HOW LYFT AND UBER HAVE THE SAME RULES AS TAXI CABS AND THIS IS ANYTHING BUT TRUE. JENNY DORAN CHANNEL 8 NEWS WFAA REPORT.
HERE IS A COPY OF THE 19 POINT INSPECTION THAT LYFT HAS DONE. SHE STATES THAT ALL FOR HIRE TYPE HAVE THE SAME CREDENTIALS.
HERE IS THE 19 POINT INSPECTION THAT LYFT GETS.
Everyone applying to be a driver must pass a 19-point vehicle inspection before being approved to drive. Here are the items included in the checklist, which is completed during a
- Foot brakes
- Emergency brakes
- Steering mechanism
- AC/heat
- Front and rear window, and other glass
- Windshield wipers
- Headlights
- Tail lights
- Turn indicator lights
- Brake lights
- Front seat adjustment mechanism
- Doors (open, close, lock)
- Horn
- Speedometer
- Body Damage
- Muffler and exhaust system
- Condition of tires, including tread depth
- Interior and exterior rear view mirrors
- Safety belts for driver and passengers
If any of the above items don’t pass the inspection, applicants will need to have them repaired and reinspected by our Drive Team.
HERE IS AN EXAMPLE OF A REAL 31 POINT INSPECTION
31 Point Vehicle Inspection Service
WHAT TAXIS HAVE TO HAVE NOT UBERX, UBER OR LYFT
Multi Point Vehicle Inspection
31 point vehicle inspection each time to ensure your car is safe and operating properly.
Exterior Points
- Windshield: cracks/ chips and spray nozzles
- Wipers: front and rear
- Body dents and dings
- Directional lights: front, back, left, and right
- Brake Lights: rear and center
- Headlights: high and low beams / lens conditions
- Tag light
- Wheel rim damage
- Tire tread and pressure
Interior Points (engine running)
- Dome light
- Emergency brake tension
- Clutch free play
- Directionals / turn indicator lights
- Emergency flashers
- Dashboard display
- Brake pedal pressure and tension
- Horn
- Visor and vanity light
- Hood, trunk, gas door release
- Seat belts, door panels and moldings
- Air conditioner temp / diagnostic
- A/C Heater, defroster and vents operating / odor
Trunk
- Trunk light
- Spare tire / air pressure
- Car jack and Lug wrench
- Engine
Engine
- Check all Fluids and filters
- Belts, hoses, lines, and wires
- Check for any leaks
Underbody
- Brake lines, calipers and cylinders
- CV joints and boots
- Engine mounts
- Suspension
- Exhaust pipe and muffler / hangers
- Check for rust or corrosion build up
- Gear box and rear axle leaks
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