Duties and Conduct of Drivers.

Austin City Code tit. 13, ch. 13-2, art. 1, div. 6, subpt. C

in effect

Austin City Code § 13-2-131 DRIVER'S DUTIES.

§ 13-2-131 - DRIVER'S DUTIES. (A) A driver shall comply with this chapter, rules established under this chapter, orders issued under this chapter, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and rules. (B) A driver may not refuse to accept a passenger who is disabled, or charge a higher fare or additional fee to a person who is disabled, based solely on the person's disability, use of a support dog, wheelchair, crutches, or other mobility assistance device. Source: 1992 Code Section 8-13-131; Ord. 031106-13; Ord. 031211-11.

Austin City Code § 13-2-132 RESERVED.

Austin City Code § 13-2-133 SOLICITING FOR OTHER BUSINESS PROHIBITED.

§ 13-2-133 - SOLICITING FOR OTHER BUSINESS PROHIBITED. A driver may not solicit business for a hotel, motel, or similar business or attempt to divert patronage from one lodging business to another. Source: 1992 Code Section 8-13-133; Ord. 031106-13; Ord. 031211-11.

Austin City Code § 13-2-134 UNLAWFUL ACTS.

§ 13-2-134 - UNLAWFUL ACTS. A driver may not knowingly: (1) facilitate the commission of an unlawful act; (2) solicit another person to engage in sexual conduct with another person for compensation; (3) transport an individual who is engaged in the commission of an unlawful act, or otherwise aid or promote an unlawful act; or (4) permit an unlawful act to be conducted in the ground transportation service vehicle. Source: 1992 Code Section 8-13-134; 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_SPCDUCODRFetched: 10/27/2026