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(a) Vehicles for hire that are subject to Chapter 1954 of the Tex. Insurance Code must comply with the requirements of that chapter at all times.
(b) Vehicles for hire that are not subject to Chapter 1954 of the Tex. Insurance Code must provide and maintain at all times insurance coverage that meets the minimum requirements of Chapter 1954 of the Tex. Insurance Code, or the requirements set forth in subsection (c).
(c) A vehicle for hire that is not subject to Chapter 1954 of the Tex. Insurance Code or elects to not maintain the insurance coverage meeting the requirements of Chapter 1954 of the Tex. Insurance Code, shall have in force, 24 hours, seven days a week the amount and character of insurance coverage for vehicles for hire as required by this subsection.
(1) The minimum insurance required under this subsection must:
a. Be obtained from a carrier that is admitted and licensed to transact insurance in the State of Texas or an eligible surplus lines insurer authorized under the laws of the State of Texas;
b. Be written on an occurrence basis;
c. Cover the vehicle for hire and any driver of the vehicle for hire;
d. Name the City of Fort Worth as an additional primary insured;
e. Provide minimum coverage in an amount no less than $500,000 combined single limit liability (CSL) per occurrence;
f. Provide that all claims will be paid on a first dollar basis by the insurance provider;
g. Not be obtained from an assigned risk pool; and
h. Not contain policy exclusions that would change or limit coverage for passengers entering or exiting the vehicle.
(2) All liability insurance coverage must include a rider that provides that at all levels of coverage there must be notification to the city in writing not less than 30 days before canceling or making a material change in the policy.
(3) A driver or licensee of a vehicle for hire shall not have operational control in any insurance company providing coverage to a vehicle for hire utilized by the driver or licensee.
(Ord. 22308-06-2016, § 1, passed 6-28-2016, eff. 10-1-2016)
(a) To qualify as a driver, a person must:
(1) Hold a valid driver's license or operator's license issued by any state of the United States, Washington D.C., or any territory of the United States;
(2) Not be under indictment, have charges pending, have been convicted, or have been placed on probation or deferred adjudication for the following offenses:
a. Criminal homicide as described in Tex. Penal Code Chapter 19;
b. Aggravated kidnapping as described in Tex. Penal Code § 20.04;
c. An offense involving trafficking of persons as described in Tex. Penal Code Chapter 20A;
d. Continuous sexual abuse of a young child or children as described in Tex. Penal Code § 21.02;
e. Indecency with a child as described in Tex. Penal Code § 21.11;
f. Improper relationship between educator and student as described in Tex. Penal Code § 21.12;
g. Sexual assault as described in Tex. Penal Code § 22.011;
h. Aggravated sexual assault as described in Tex. Penal Code § 22.021;
i. Sale or purchase of a child as described in Tex. Penal Code § 25.08;
j. Aggravated robbery as described in Tex. Penal Code § 29.03;
k. Sexual performance by a child as described in Tex. Penal Code § 43.25;
l. Employment harmful to children as described in Tex. Penal Code § 43.251;
m. Possession or promotion of child pornography as described in Tex. Penal Code § 43.26;
n. Electronic transmission of certain visual material depicting a minor as described in Tex. Penal Code § 43.261;
o. Intoxication manslaughter as described in Tex. Penal Code § 49.08;
p. Criminal attempt, solicitation, or conspiracy to commit any offense described in subsections (a)(2)a. through (a)(2)o.; and
q. An offense under the laws of another state, federal law or another country in which the elements of the offense under the laws of that state, federal law or country are substantially similar to the elements of an offense listed in subsections (a)(2)a. through (a)(2)p.;
(3) Except as provided by subsection (2), not be under indictment, have charges pending or within the previous seven years have been convicted of, released or discharged from probation, parole or deferred adjudication for any felony offense as defined by the laws of this state, another state, federal law or the law of another country;
(4) Except for an offense that is punishable by a fine only, not be under indictment, have charges pending or within the previous three years have been convicted of, released or discharged from probation, parole or deferred adjudication for any misdemeanor offense as defined by the laws of this state, another state, federal law or the laws of another country;
(5) Within the previous three years, not have been convicted of or placed on deferred adjudication or deferred disposition for an offense involving the operation of a motor vehicle at a speed exceeding 100 miles per hour;
(6) In any ten year period, not have been convicted of or placed on probation or deferred adjudication for three or more offenses in which the elements of the offense involve the operation of a motor vehicle, boat, or aircraft while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs or alcohol;
(7) Not be required to register as a sexual offender under the laws of this state, another state, federal law or the laws of another country; and
(8) Not have been convicted of, or placed on deferred adjudication or deferred disposition within the previous three years for more than three moving traffic violations arising out of separate transactions within any 12 month period.
(b) A driver shall not operate a vehicle for hire for the purpose of providing vehicle for hire services if the driver does not meet the driver qualifications in this section.
(c) A licensee shall not intentionally, knowingly or recklessly allow a person to operate a vehicle for hire to provide vehicle for hire services if the person does not meet the driver qualifications in this section.
(Ord. 22308-06-2016, § 1, passed 6-28-2016, eff. 10-1-2016)
(a) The city may make a written request to a licensee to inspect the licensee's records relating to a driver or the licensee if the city receives a complaint or information that a driver or licensee does not meet the requirements of this article.
(b) A licensee shall make the requested records available for inspection by the city at a location within the corporate limits of the city, within ten calendar days of the licensee receiving a written request from the city.
(Ord. 22308-06-2016, § 1, passed 6-28-2016, eff. 10-1-2016)
No person shall provide hailable service unless:
(a) A taximeter is installed in the vehicle that accurately calculates the rate of fare; and
(b) The name of the licensee and rate information is permanently displayed on the outside of the rear door or front door, in letters not less than two and one-half inches in height and not less than five-sixteenths inch wide.
(Ord. 22308-06-2016, § 1, passed 6-28-2016, eff. 10-1-2016)
(a) All persons providing hailable service shall comply with this section.
(b) No person providing hailable service shall charge a fare that exceeds the following maximum rates:
(1) General fare:
a. Initial meter drop: $2.25.
b. Each one-ninth mile: $0.20.
c. Traffic delay per one through one-half minutes: $0.45.
d. Each extra passenger (up to manufacturer's rated seating capacity): $2.00.
(2) Gasoline surcharge:
a. A gasoline surcharge may be added to the fare when the average weekly retail price of regular grade gasoline in the State of Texas exceeds $2.00 per gallon as determined by the United States Department of Energy, Energy Information Administration.
b. The gasoline surcharge will be calculated in $0.50 increments and applied per trip. For every $0.50 increase or decrease in the average price per gallon of gasoline above the $2.00 threshold, the per trip surcharge fee will be adjusted $0.50 up or down to reflect the change in the average gasoline price as shown by the following chart:
Average price of gasoline (per gallon) | Amount of surcharge (per trip) |
$2.00 or less | No surcharge |
$2.01 to $2.50 | $0.50 |
$2.51 to $3.00 | $1.00 |
$3.01 to $3.50 | $1.50 |
Each additional $0.50 increase in the average per gallon price of gasoline | Additional $0.50 per trip |
(c) A flat rate of $40.00 may be charged for a trip originating in the Central Business District and terminating at the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, provided that such flat rate is not in excess of the maximum meter rate.
(d) No person shall demand an additional charge for luggage, bags or parcels being carried by a passenger or passengers.
(e) Nothing in this section shall prohibit a vehicle providing hailable service from charging a rate or fare that is less than the maximum amounts allowed by this section.
(Ord. 22308-06-2016, § 1, passed 6-28-2016, eff. 10-1-2016)
(a) The director shall have the authority to establish rules governing the location, routes and operating hours of non-motorized vehicles for hire.
(b) Before adopting, amending or abolishing a rule, the director shall hold a public hearing on the proposal.
(c) The director shall fix the time and place of the hearing, and shall provide notice of the hearing in accordance with the Open Meetings Act, (Chapter 551, Tex. Government Code, as amended). In addition, the director shall notify each licensee of the hearing using the licensee's last known address on file with the ground transportation coordinator. The licensee's failure to receive notice of the hearing shall not invalidate any rule established by the director. A copy of each rule shall be on file in the city secretary's office.
(d) After the public hearing, the director shall notify each licensee of the director's action and shall post an order, adopting, amending or abolishing a rule on the official bulletin board at City Hall and on the city's website for a period of not fewer than ten calendar days. The order becomes effective immediately upon expiration of the ten calendar day posting period.
(e) It shall be unlawful for a person to violate a ruled adopted by the director in accordance with this section.
(Ord. 22308-06-2016, § 1, passed 6-28-2016, eff. 10-1-2016)
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