Austin |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 13. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES. |
Chapter 13-2. GROUND TRANSPORTATION PASSENGER SERVICES. |
Article 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS. |
Division 4. Service Delivery. |
§ 13-2-51. TAXI ZONES.
(A)
The department shall establish taxi zones in locations that the department determines are required for public convenience and necessity.
(B)
A franchise holder may file a written request with the department requesting that the department establish additional taxi zones.
(C)
A taxi zone shall be established and situated to allow a taxicab as prescribed by this chapter to enter, stop, stand, or depart approximately parallel to the curbline of the street, and not to allow angled or head-in stopping, standing, or parking.
(D)
Only a taxicab may stop, stand, or park in a taxi zone. A person shall not leave a taxicab parked unattended in the taxi zone.
Source: 1992 Code Section 8-13-51; Ord. 031106-13; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. No. 20180628-054 , Pt. 2, 7-9-18.