§ 13-2-74. HIRING DRIVERS AS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS.

(A)

Before a holder may hire a permittee as a driver on an independent contractor basis, the holder and the permittee shall execute a written contract that requires:

(1)

the holder to indemnify, defend, and hold the City harmless from any claim or cause of action against the City arising from conduct of the driver;

(2)

the driver to be insured under the holder's insurance policy and that the holder shall obtain proof of coverage for that driver before allowing the driver to drive a ground transportation service vehicle; and

(3)

the driver to comply with this chapter and the provisions of the holder's operating authority or taxicab franchise, and provides that failure to comply is grounds for termination of the contract.

(B)

The written contract must include procedures for resolving contractual disputes between a holder and driver that includes, at least, the following:

(1)

opportunity for the driver to contest suspension, termination, or other disciplinary action through independent mediation; and

(2)

specific language describing actions or incidents that would result in suspension or termination.

(C)

The department shall confirm compliance with these provisions prior to approving a holder's driver contract.

Source: 1992 Code Section 8-13-74; Ord. 031106-13; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. No. 20150604-055, Pt. 2, 6-15-15 .