Austin |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 13. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES. |
Chapter 13-2. GROUND TRANSPORTATION PASSENGER SERVICES. |
Article 3. TAXI SERVICE. |
Division 4. Rates of Fare and Taximeters. |
§ 13-2-461. RATES OF FARE.
(A)
A driver may not charge a taxicab rate of fare in the city that is inconsistent with the rates of fare established by the franchise holder.
(B)
A taxicab franchise holder shall determine the rate of fare for its taxicab fleet.
(C)
Each franchise holder shall conspicuously post the current rates of fare on the franchise holder's website and rate card.
(D)
Franchise holders shall provide the department with a schedule of rates prior to the rates going into effect.
(E)
A taxicab driver shall not begin any trip until the rider has agreed to the rate of fare.
(F)
Rates of fare and charges incurred shall be displayed within the taxicab in a conspicuous location and in view of the passenger.
(G)
A taxicab driver must transmit to the passenger a receipt documenting the origin and destination of each taxicab trip and the total amount paid upon completion of each trip.
Source: 1992 Code Section 8-13-361; Ord. 031106-13; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. No. 20141106-054, Pt. 15, 11-17-14 ; Ord. No. 20180628-054 , Pt. 23, 7-9-18.