HomeMy WebLinkAboutIR 9893 INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 9893
To the Mayor and Members of the City Council June 7, 2016
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*a SUBJECT: PROPOSED RECOMMENDATIONS ON REGULATION OF
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VEHICLES FOR HIRE
The purpose of this informal report is to provide an update on the proposed recommendations on
regulation of Vehicles for Hire relative to the discussion and direction at the May 3, 2016
Pre-Council Meeting.
Through discussions at the recent Pre-Council meeting, staff has streamlined and minimized the
proposed regulation of Vehicles for Hire such that free-enterprise and market forces take a lead in
determining if quality service is being provided through continued use of specific vendors and
business models. Given the advances in technology and customer awareness of how services
are being provided, the need for substantial local regulation of services is no longer needed —
customer/market response will provide the incentive to vendors to provide quality services.
The proposed recommendations will require all Companies to obtain an Operating License from
the City to operate a Vehicle for Hire Service in either a Motorized or Non-Motorized mode. The
only requirements under this Operating License will be that the Company must be registered with
the Texas Secretary of State and that Drivers and Vehicles must operate in compliance with
existing or future State, Federal and Municipal Law - no additional vehicle safety elements or
driver requirements will be required. The Operating License will be issued for a two year period.
To accommodate operations at DFW International Airport, upon request by a Company, the City
will issue Driver ID Badges and Vehicle Decals. Otherwise, no Vehicle Decal or Driver ID will be
required. Both the Driver's ID and Vehicle Decal will be valid for a two year period.
For Non-Motorized Vehicles for Hire, the Director shall have the authority to establish rules
governing the location, routes and operating hours. Before adopting, amending or abolishing a
rule, the Director shall hold a public hearing on the proposal.
The following fees are proposed:
Fee Amount
Company Fee — per 2 years $500.00
Driver ID Fee — per 2 years $35.00
Vehicle Decal Fee — per 2 years $10.00
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS
INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 9893
To the Mayor and Members of the City Council June 7, 2016
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VEHICLES FOR HIRE
The proposed Vehicles for Hire regulations are structured such that customers and Companies
drive the quality of service provided, including fares. The market place along with technology has
matured such that minimal local regulatory engagement is necessary.
Next steps will be Mayor and Council consideration of these Vehicles for Hire recommendations
at the June 14, 2016 Council Meeting.
If you have any questions, please call Douglas Wiersig at 817-392-7801 .
David Cooke
City Manager
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS