DEPARTMENT: Police Department
DEPARTMENT HEAD: William P. McManus, Chief of Police
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT:
Update on Transportation Network Companies (TNCs)
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
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 operations in San Antonio.
Three companies are currently operating under this agreement and a fourth has signed off but has not yet started operations.
|
Company Name |
Start Date |
Expiration Date |
|
1. Uber |
October 13, 2015 |
July 13, 2016 |
|
2. Lyft |
December 3, 2015 |
September 3, 2016 |
|
3. Get Me |
January 14, 2016 |
October 14, 2016 |
|
4. Bid My Ride |
Not yet started |
N/A |
ISSUE:
There are two upcoming Rideshare Roundtables, which will provide an opportunity for members of the public to provide input on their experience with the TNCs. Those upcoming dates, times and locations are as follows:
1. May 18th - 5:30pm - 7:00pm at St. Margaret Mary’s Church Activity Center
2. June 1st - 5:30pm - 7:00pm at Tri-Point YMCA Grantham Hall
There is also a survey available online for TNC and vehicle-for-hire customers to provide feedback on their experience with these industries. The results of the survey and the two Rideshare Roundtables will be collected and prepared for an informational City Council session in June seeking direction on next steps.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend moving this item forward to B Session on June 15, 2016.