Rate schedule.

Metropolitan Code of Nashville and Davidson County § 6.72.250

in effect

6.72.250 - Rate schedule. A. No owner or driver of a taxicab shall charge a greater sum for the use of a taxicab than the rates set below: 1. The metropolitan transportation licensing commission may establish by rule maximum and minimum rates, authorize flat fares and minimum meter actuation rates. 2. The metropolitan transportation licensing commission may establish by rule an additional charge for waiting time. Waiting time shall be charged only for stops or delays caused or requested by the passenger(s) and shall not apply to stops or delays due to any other cause. B. The metropolitan transportation licensing commission shall furnish rate cards to the holders of certificates of public convenience and necessity. The rate cards shall be displayed conspicuously in the rear compartment or interior of the vehicle in such a position that it can be read easily by the occupants of the vehicle. Failure to display the rate card in a conspicuous manner shall be grounds for revocation or suspension of the permit for operation of the taxicab in which the rate card was not properly displayed. C. The metropolitan transportation licensing commission may authorize a surcharge for special events in accordance with commission rules. D. The metropolitan transportation licensing commission may authorize a temporary fuel surcharge in accordance with commission rules. Any temporary fuel surcharge imposed by the transportation licensing commission pursuant to this subsection shall not exceed six months in duration and shall not exceed five percent of the taxicab rates charged. E. The metropolitan transportation licensing commission may establish by rule a taxicab interior cleaning and restoration fee. (Ord. BL2016-329 §§ 47—51, 2016; Amdt. 1 to Ord. BL2006-1063 § 1, 2006; Ord. BL2006-1063 § 1, 2006; Ord. BL2000-325 § 1 (part), 2000)

Source: Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Metropolitan Code and Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tn/metro_government_of_nashville_and_davidson_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CD_TIT6BULIRE_DIVIGERE_CH6.72TA_ARTIIIEQOP_6.72.250RASCFetched: 10/28/2026