Holders.

Austin City Code tit. 13, ch. 13-2, art. 1, div. 5

in effect

Austin City Code § 13-2-71 COMPLIANCE WITH THIS CHAPTER REQUIRED.

§ 13-2-71 - COMPLIANCE WITH THIS CHAPTER REQUIRED. A holder shall comply with the provisions of the holder's operating authority, this chapter, rules adopted under this chapter, orders issued under this chapter, and applicable federal, state, and local laws and rules. Source: 1992 Code Section 8-13-71; Ord. 031106-13; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. No. 20220303-023, Pt. 8, 3-14-22.

Austin City Code § 13-2-72 DUTY TO ESTABLISH POLICIES REQUIRING COMPLIANCE.

§ 13-2-72 - DUTY TO ESTABLISH POLICIES REQUIRING COMPLIANCE. A holder shall establish and enforce policies requiring compliance with this chapter by drivers employed by or contracting with the holder. Source: 1992 Code Section 8-13-72; Ord. 031106-13; Ord. 031211-11.

Austin City Code § 13-2-73 SPONSORING AND HIRING DRIVERS.

§ 13-2-73 - SPONSORING AND HIRING DRIVERS. (A) A holder may allow an individual to drive a ground transportation service vehicle only if the individual has not been convicted of a violation that results in a revocation under Section 13-2-108 (Revocation of Chauffeur's Permit) or a suspension under Section 13-2-109 (Suspension of Chauffeur's Permit). (B) A holder may not contract with, or employ an individual as a driver who does not meet the standards established under Section 13-2-106 (Approval and Denial of Applications) or has been convicted of four or more violations of this chapter in a 12-month period. The prohibition regarding convictions begins on the date of the fourth conviction and ends on the last day of the 12th month following the month in which the conviction occurred. (C) A holder may establish standards in addition to those set out in this chapter. Source: 1992 Code Section 8-13-73; Ord. 031106-13; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. No. 20150604-055, Pt. 1, 6-15-15; Ord. No. 20180628-054, Pt. 5, 7-9-18.

Austin City Code § 13-2-74 HIRING DRIVERS AS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS.

§ 13-2-74 - HIRING DRIVERS AS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS. (A) Before a holder may hire a permittee as a driver on an independent contractor basis, the holder and the permittee shall execute a written contract that requires: (1) the holder to indemnify, defend, and hold the City harmless from any claim or cause of action against the City arising from conduct of the driver; (2) the driver to be insured under the holder's insurance policy and that the holder shall obtain proof of coverage for that driver before allowing the driver to drive a ground transportation service vehicle; and (3) the driver to comply with this chapter and the provisions of the holder's operating authority, and provides that failure to comply is grounds for termination of the contract. (B) The written contract must include procedures for resolving contractual disputes between a holder and driver that includes, at least, the following: (1) opportunity for the driver to contest suspension, termination, or other disciplinary action through independent mediation; and (2) specific language describing actions or incidents that would result in suspension or termination. (C) The department shall confirm compliance with these provisions prior to approving a holder's driver contract. Source: 1992 Code Section 8-13-74; Ord. 031106-13; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. No. 20150604-055, Pt. 2, 6-15-15; Ord. No. 20220303-023, Pt. 9, 3-14-22.

Austin City Code § 13-2-75 ACCESS TO SERVICE FOR DISABLED PERSONS.

§ 13-2-75 - ACCESS TO SERVICE FOR DISABLED PERSONS. A holder or permittee shall comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding accessibility for disabled persons, and may not allow its drivers to refuse to accept a passenger who is disabled, or to charge a higher fare or additional fee to a person who is disabled, based on the person's disability, use of a support dog, wheelchair, crutches, or other mobility assistance device. Source: 1992 Code Section 8-13-75; Ord. 031106-13; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. No. 20141106-054, Pt. 8, 11-17-14.

Austin City Code § 13-2-76 SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES PROHIBITED.

§ 13-2-76 - SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES PROHIBITED. A holder may not sell or provide an alcoholic beverage or a controlled substance to a passenger in a ground transportation service vehicle. Source: 1992 Code Section 8-13-76; Ord. 031106-13; Ord. 031211-11.

Austin City Code § 13-2-77 RESERVED.

Austin City Code § 13-2-78 ABANDONED PROPERTY.

§ 13-2-78 - ABANDONED PROPERTY. A holder who receives property from a driver under Section 13-2-60 (Disposition of Abandoned Property) shall attempt to locate the passenger. A holder who is unable to locate the passenger shall deliver the property to the Austin Police Department not later than the 30th day after receiving the property. Source: 1992 Code Section 8-13-78; Ord. 031106-13; Ord. 031211-11.

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_ART1GEPR_DIV5HOFetched: 10/27/2026