Ord 2015-014/Taxi Cab rates of fare and/or transportation networking companies

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TNC Driver's vehicle, and end when the passenger exits the TNC Driver's vehicle. TNC Service is not taxicab or street hail service. Sec. 90.322. Fare charged for services. (a) A TNC may charge a fare for the services provided to passengers; provided that, if a fare is charged, the TNC shall disclose to passengers the fare calculation method on its website or within the software application service. The TNC shall also provide passengers with the option to receive an estimated fare before the passenger enters the TNC Driver's vehicle. (b) If a TNC utilizes dynamic pricing through its software application to incentivize drivers in an effort to maximize the supply of available vehicles on the network to match the demand for rides and increase reliability, the software application must: (1) provide clear and visible indication that dynamic pricing is in effect prior to requesting a ride; (2) include a feature that requires riders to confirm that they understand that dynamic pricing will be applied in order for the ride request to be completed; and (3) provide a fare estimator that enables the user to estimate the cost under dynamic pricing prior to requesting the ride; (4) during periods of abnormal market disruptions, dynamic pricing shall be prohibited; Sec. 90.323. Agent Required. The TNC must maintain an agent for service of process in the State of Texas. Sec. 90.324. Identification of TNC Vehicles and Drivers. Before a TNC ride is accepted, the TNC's software application or website shall display the driver's first name, an accurate picture of the TNC Driver, a picture or description of the vehicle, and the license plate number of the motor vehicle utilized for providing the TNC Service. Sec. 90.325. Electronic Receipt Required. Within a reasonable period of time following the completion of a trip, a TNC shall transmit an electronic receipt to the passenger that lists: