(A) This chapter shall apply to commercial motor vehicle operation as common carriers when:
(1) The vehicle is engaged in a privately chartered service;
(2) The service includes the disembarkation of one or more passengers within the city who will not reboard; and
(3) The service does not include arrangements for round-trip transportation.
(B) As used in this chapter, "privately chartered service" refers to services wherein a motor vehicle is engaged by a person or entity for specific transportation purposes, not including services that are part of regular, publicly available transportation routes or schedules. "Privately chartered service" does not include courtesy shuttles transporting customers or guests to or from a fixed location as an incidental service provided by a business. As used in this chapter, "chief of police" also refers to the chiefs duly authorized designee.
(C) Nothing in this chapter will apply to any transportation for hire service which:
(1) Is operated by the federal government or any department or agency thereof;
(2) Is for the transportation of students for school purposes;
(3) Is operated primarily on an on-demand, door-to-door basis for the use of disabled passengers; or
(4) Under the Constitution of the United States or State of Tennessee, may not be made the subject of this regulation by the city.
(Ord. 1724, passed 10-8-2024)