2024-005 - Adopt Chapter 33 “Vehicles for Hire”

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or two or more persons having joint or common economic interest. "Shuttle means a van -type Vehicle that has a manufacturer's rated seating capacity of not less than seven passengers and not more than 15 passengers. "Taxicab means every Vehicle, whether it is identified or not as a taxicab as set forth herein, used for the transportation of passengers for hire over the public streets of the city, whether or not the operation extends beyond the city limits. Provided, the term Taxicab shall not apply to Limousines, Black Cars, or Shuttles. "Vehicle means a motor -propelled device that can be used to transport persons or property on a public street within the corporate limits of the City. "Vehicle for Hire business or service means providing transportation via chauffeured Vehicle for Hire to passengers for a fare or compensation. "Vehicle for Hire means every vehicle that is chauffeured that transports passengers over City Streets for a fare or compensation, including but not limited to Taxicabs, Shuttles, Limousines, and Black Cars. The term Vehicle for Hire shall not include: (1) Vehicles operated by a transportation authority or a transit authority in accordance with state or federal law; (2) Vehicles being used as ambulances; (3) Vehicles rented or leased for self -operation by the person who drives the Vehicle, unless such a Vehicle is transporting persons for compensation; or (4) Any bus or shuttle service operated or subsidized by a governmental body, or non- profit corporation for the purpose of providing public transportation or providing rides to elderly or disabled clients. (5) A Transportation Network Company as defined in Texas Occupations Code Sec. 2402.001(5). "Sec. 5.11.003 Violations. "The violation of any of the provisions of this chapter constitutes a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00) in accordance with section �;�u�i��w� of this Code of Ordinances. Offenses committed under this article are strict liability offenses, and the City need not either plead or prove any mental state at the trial of any violation brought under this chapter. Each and every violation shall constitute a separate offense. 3