After completing a passenger trip, the driver should:

Post-trip inspection is required by federal regulation for passenger vehicles. The driver must inspect for: any damage that occurred during the trip (cracked windshield, blown tire, body damage); defects that developed during the trip (low fluid levels, lighting failures, brake issues); items left behind by passengers (which may need to be turned in and stored or returned to the owner); cleanliness for the next service. Defects must be reported in writing to the carrier; a 'no defects' report is also required to confirm the inspection was done. The post-trip inspection ensures the next driver does not unknowingly start with existing problems and provides a record of any incidents.