§ 13-2-352. HOTEL COURTESY SERVICE REQUIREMENTS.

(A)

Shuttles must be vans or vehicles categorized by the automobile industry as sport utility vehicles or sport activity vehicles with a minimum occupancy capacity of four excluding the driver.

(B)

All vehicles must be identified to the Austin Transportation Department (ATD) and issued a permit by ATD. Fees for these permits will be established by separate ordinance.

(C)

The permit issued by ATD will be valid for two years.

(D)

All hotel courtesy vehicle drivers must be employees of the owner-hotel and possess a valid City of Austin chauffeur permit and shall comply with Article 1 ( General Provisions ), Division 6 ( Drivers ) of this chapter.

(E)

As employees of the owner-hotel, drivers may accept traditional "tips" for hospitality service.

(F)

Hotel courtesy vehicles must have signage stating, "Not For Hire."

(G)

Hotel courtesy vehicles may only transport guests of the hotel or its events.

Source: Ord. 20131121-042; Ord. No. 20141106-054, Pt. 11, 11-17-14 .