REFUSAL TO CONVEY PASSENGERS.
Austin City Code § 13-2-446
in effect§ 13-2-446 - REFUSAL TO CONVEY PASSENGERS.
While operating a taxicab, a driver may not refuse to convey a person who requests service unless:
(1) the driver is engaged in answering a previous request for service;
(2) the person requesting service is disorderly;
(3) the driver has reason to believe that the person is engaged in unlawful conduct;
(4) the driver has reason to believe that the safety of the driver or the taxicab is at risk; or
(5) the person cannot present proof of ability to pay the fare.
Source: 1992 Code Section 8-13-346; Ord. 031106-13; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. No. 20141106-054, Pt. 15, 11-17-14.
Source: City of Austin, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT13TRSE_CH13-2GRTRPASE_ART2GRTRSE_DIV3OP_S13-2-446RECOPAFetched: 10/27/2026
