9-112-170 Removal or change of officer.

   (a)   Whenever any changes occur in the officers of the licensee, the licensee shall notify the department in accordance with the procedures set forth in subsections (b) and (c) of this section. For purposes of this section, the term "officer of the licensee" means the members of a partnership, the officers, directors, managers or shareholders of a corporation, or the managers or managing members of a limited liability company or other legal entity licensed pursuant to this chapter.

   (b)   If any officer of the licensee is removed from office in accordance with the bylaws, operating agreement, partnership agreement for the licensee, pursuant to law or court order, by reason of death, or for any other reason, and such officer is not replaced, then the licensee shall notify the department of the change by notarized letter within 30 days of the effective date of the change. The licensee shall submit any additional information pertaining to the removal of any officer requested by the commissioner within 10 days of such request. The commissioner will assess a $25 fee for processing the removal of the officer.

   (c)   If any officer of the licensee is removed from office in accordance with the bylaws, operating agreement or partnership agreement for the licensee, pursuant to law or court order, by reason of death or for any other reason, and the person removed from office is replaced by another person, then the licensee shall notify the department of the change by filing with the department a change of officer form provided by the department within 30 days of the effective date of the change. The person replacing the removed officer must meet the qualifications specified in Section 9-112-100 and is subject to investigation as detailed in Section 9-112-110. The licensee shall submit to the department: (i) the change of officer form as promulgated by the commissioner in rules; (ii) a $100.00 change of officer processing fee; and (iii) any other supplementary materials promulgated by the commissioner in rules.

(Added Coun. J. 1-18-12, p. 19118, § 1)

9-112-180 Non-discriminatory practices.

   All licensees, taxicab affiliations, license managers, and license brokers must comply with all Federal, State and City non-discriminatory laws. Licensees may not discriminate against any potential or existing employees or lessees on account of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, or any other protected class.

(Added Coun. J. 1-18-12, p. 19118, § 1)

9-112-190 Retaliation.

   No medallion owner or lessor in a medallion-only lease may retaliate in any way against any chauffeur for disclosing, reporting, or testifying about any violation of this chapter or regulations thereunder or any law. Any violation of this section may result in revocation of the medallion.

(Added Coun. J. 1-18-12, p. 19118, § 1)

9-112-200 Duty to evaluate public chauffeurs.

   All licensees must take reasonable steps that any person who leases, controls, or operates their taxicab has a chauffeur license in good standing with the City of Chicago and has a motor vehicle driver's license in good standing with the Secretary of State.

   Licensees must have policies in place requiring any person who leases, controls, or operates their taxicab to be in compliance with this chapter, Chapter 9-104, any other applicable sections of the Municipal Code of Chicago, and rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

(Added Coun. J. 1-18-12, p. 19118, § 1)

9-112-210 Duty to maintain real time records as to a chauffeur operating a taxicab.

   Starting six months after the effective date of this chapter, all licensees must maintain real-time data on the name and number of the chauffeur operating its taxicabs on any given date, time, and location.

   All licensees must produce information and data as to which chauffeur, including name and chauffeur number, is operating a particular taxicab on a given date and time to the commissioner upon request for the same.

   Taxicab medallion license holders must implement processes to enable the commissioner access to real-time data on the name and number of the chauffeur leasing or operating a specific taxicab cab and the location of that taxicab.

(Added Coun. J. 1-18-12, p. 19118, § 1)

9-112-220 Reserved.

Editor’s note – Coun. J. 11-26-19, p. 11514, Art. I, § 2, repealed § 9-112-220, which pertained to lease rate regulations.

9-112-230 Tiered lease rate structure.

   (a)   The following tiered lease structure with the stated lease rate caps shall apply to the lease of a taxicab:

Tier	Vehicle MPG	1 Hour Maximum Lease Rate	12 Hour Daily Maximum Lease Rate	12 Hour Weekly Maximum Lease Rate	24 Hour Daily Maximum Lease Rate	24 Hour Weekly Maximum Lease Rate
1	Vehicles with Fuel Economy Rating of Greater Than or Equal to 36 mpg or Natural Gas Vehicles with Fuel Economy Rating of Greater Than or Equal to 21 mpg	$6.50 per hour lease	$74 per 12 hour shift	$518 total for seven consecutive 12 hour shifts	$101 per 24 hour shift	$707 total for seven consecutive 24 hour shifts
2	Vehicles with Fuel Economy Rating of Between 25 to 35, inclusive, mpg or Natural Gas Vehicles with Fuel Economy Rating of Less Than or Equal to 20 mpg	$6 per hour lease	$69 per 12 hour shift	$483 total for seven consecutive 12 hour shifts	$93 per 24 hour shift	$651 total for seven consecutive 24 hour shifts
3	Vehicles with Fuel Economy Rating of Less Than or Equal to 24 mpg	$5 per hour lease	$59 per 12 hour shift	$413 total for seven consecutive 12 hour shifts	$85 per 24 hour shift	$595 total for seven consecutive 24 hour shifts
1.   All miles per gallon (mpg) ratings are based upon the "combined" city and highway mile estimates as published by the United States Department of Energy/United States Environmental Protection Agency (www.fueleconomy.gov) for the specific make, model, and year vehicle. Where the www.fueleconomy.gov website does not publish the "combined" vehicles estimated mpg, a vehicle’s miles per gallon (mpg) rating shall be its published city + highway travel miles per gallon estimates divided by 2.
2.   [Reserved].
3.   "Natural Gas" vehicles are those vehicles which use compressed natural gas or liquid natural gas as their primary fuel.
4.   The above listed maximum lease rate or "cap" is the maximum lease rate that licensees are allowed to charge lease chauffeurs; however, a lease rate may be negotiated and contracted lower than the maximum listed "cap".
5.   Where the vehicle fuel or engine type is not specifically mentioned it means that all other types of vehicles including internal combustion engine (ICE) and hybrid (ICE + electric) vehicles are referenced.
6.   The Commissioner will categorize each motor vehicle approved by the Commissioner for operation as a licensed taxicab into one of the above three (3) tiers in order to clarify the allowable maximum lease rate "caps" for that approved vehicle. The Commissioner will revise and post the "Approved Vehicle List" with lease tiers on the Department’s website.
7.   The above-listed maximum lease rates include all charges, including charges for taxes and insurance. Licensees shall not charge any extras or surcharges above the listed maximum lease rates unless such charges are permitted pursuant to rules promulgated under this chapter.
8.   Licensees are responsible to ensure and to pay for needed vehicle repairs and maintenance to ensure the safety of the public chauffeur and the public.

 

   (b)   A lessor of a taxicab shall provide a lessee of a taxicab with an accurate and dated receipt and a completed and fully executed copy of the lease agreement detailing the charges for the lease of a taxicab prior to the delivery of a taxicab. Any lessor who violates this section shall be fined as provided in section 9-112-630 of this Code.

   (c)   The Commissioner may by rule assert additional lease restrictions and terms.

   (d)   No person shall charge more than the lease rates set forth in this section by entering into consecutive leases with the same driver. No person shall charge more than the 12-hour daily lease rate or the 24-hour daily lease rate by entering into consecutive hourly leases with the same driver. No person shall charge more than the 24-hour lease rate by entering into two consecutive 12-hour daily leases with the same driver. No person shall charge more than the 24-hour weekly lease for any 7 consecutive days of a 24-hour daily lease with the same driver. No person shall charge more than the 12-hour weekly lease for any 7 consecutive days of a 12-hour lease with the same driver.

   (e)   The Commissioner may by rule specify a uniform format and language for all lease agreements.

   (f)   Licensees must produce within three days copies of requested lease agreements to the Commissioner upon the Commissioner’s request for the same.

(Added Coun. J. 1-18-12, p. 19118, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 12-10-14, p. 101074, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 10-28-15, p. 12062, Art. XI, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 11-26-19, p. 11514, Art. I, § 1)

9-112-240 Medallion license only lease agreements.

   (a)   A medallion license only lease agreement is an agreement where the lessor is the licensee and the lessee has an ownership interest in the vehicle to be used with the license.

   (b)   Medallion license only leases must be for at least a continuous one-week period.

   (c)   The maximum weekly lease rate for a medallion license only lease is $275.00 per week for non-wheelchair-accessible vehicles; and $350 per week if the medallion is leased for use on a wheelchair-accessible vehicle. Lessors shall not charge any extras or surcharges above the listed maximum lease rates in this section unless such charges are permitted pursuant to rules promulgated under this chapter.

   (d)   Any lessor who violates this section shall be fined as provided in Section 9-112-630 of this Code.

(Added Coun. J. 1-18-12, p. 19118, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 6-6-12, p. 28356, § 17; Amend Coun. J. 12-10-14, p. 101074, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 12-16-24, p. 23004, Part 1, Art. I, § 1)

9-112-250 Restriction on consecutive hours of operation.

   (a)   Starting six months after the effective date of this chapter, licensees must implement processes to ensure that no chauffeur operates a taxicab for more than 12 consecutive hours within a 24 hour period.

   (b)   Furthermore, licensees must implement processes to ensure that chauffeurs rest or refrain from operating a taxicab for a period of 8 consecutive hours prior to the start of a 12 hour lease.

   (c)   If a licensee enters into a 24 hour lease (daily or weekly) with a chauffeur, the licensee must implement processes that ensure that that chauffeur is resting or refraining from operating a taxicab after a 12 hour consecutive shift for a minimum of 8 consecutive hours. Licensees are liable for violations of the municipal code or applicable rules committed by their lessee chauffeur after the chauffeur has operated a taxicab for 12 consecutive hours.

   (d)   The commissioner by rule may restrict lease terms and consecutive hours a chauffeur may operate a taxicab.

(Added Coun. J. 1-18-12, p. 19118, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 6-6-12, p. 28356, § 18)