出租车主擅自调整计价器致挂靠公司被行政处罚

Core Viewpoint - The actual owners of the taxis are held primarily responsible for the administrative penalties due to unauthorized adjustments of the taxi meters, despite their claims of "industry unwritten rules" [1][3]. Summary by Sections Contractual Agreement - In 2022, individuals Tan and Yang signed an agreement with Tian Company to transfer ownership of a taxi while retaining operational rights, requiring them to pay management fees [1]. Administrative Penalty - Tian Company was fined 50,000 yuan for tampering with the taxi meters, which resulted in inflated fare displays, constituting a violation of measurement accuracy and consumer rights [2]. Court Ruling - The Chongqing Second Intermediate Court ruled that Tan, Yang, Liu, and Jia, as the direct controllers of the vehicles, are primarily responsible for the illegal adjustments, while Tian Company bears secondary responsibility due to management failures [3]. Industry Implications - Unauthorized meter adjustments harm consumer rights and disrupt market order, leading to decreased public trust in the taxi industry and damaging its reputation [4].