DEPARTMENT: Police
DEPARTMENT HEAD: William P. McManus, Chief of Police
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT:
Briefing and Action on Revisions to Chapter 33
SUMMARY:
Transportation Network Companies (TNC) began operating in San Antonio on October 13, 2015. They are currently operating under an agreement for a nine- month period that allows them to operate outside of the requirements of Chapter 33; however, existing vehicles for hire in San Antonio continue to operate under the existing ordinance. Industry members, working with the Ground Transportation Unit and the Transportation Advisory Board (TAB), are recommending revisions to Chapter 33 that will assist them compete in the changing vehicle for hire industry.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
On June 22, 2015, the TAB recommended approval of the addition of Article III Group Cycle to Chapter 33. Group Cycles are pedal driven vehicles that accommodate multiple passengers operating as a short-distance shuttle between various entertainment, dinning, hotel and nightclubs.
On August 13, 2015, the San Antonio City Council passed an ordinance allowing the City Manager to approve an operating agreement with TNCs that would allow them to operate in San Antonio for a nine-month trial period. Other parts of the vehicle for hire industry began to request changes to Chapter 33.
On August 29, 2015, SAPD Interim Chief Anthony Trevino addressed the TAB encouraging them to review and recommend changes to Chapter 33. The TAB created a TAB Sub-Committee to propose revisions.
During the week of October 12,, 2015, SAPD staff met individually with each industry (Pedicabs, Limousines, Tours, Charters, Horse Carriages, and Taxicabs) to discuss their proposals.
The TAB Sub-Committee met on October 8, 15, and 22 to discuss the changes that each industry proposed for Chapter 33. The Sub-Committee voted to take the proposed changes to the TAB for discussion and recommendation.
On October 19, 2...
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