§ 76-192. Passenger fares.

(a)

Use of meter required. While in service as a taxicab, each vehicle shall be operated with its meter engaged.

(b)

Fares. The passenger fares for taxicab service shall be meter-based as established herein and in accordance with the following standards:

(1)

Initial drop. The meter charge recorded on the meter at the start of the trip.

(2)

Mileage charge. A charge for each one-tenth portion of a mile. The current mileage charge for each one-tenth portion of a mile is $0.21.

(3)

Waiting time. A charge for each increment of waiting time. The term "waiting time," as used in this subsection, means the time when the taxicab is not in motion from the time of acceptance to the time of discharge of a passenger, but does not include any time the taxicab is not in motion, if due to any other cause than the request, act or fault of the passenger. The first three minutes elapsing prior to the arrival of a passenger at the beginning of a trip shall not be included in computing waiting time, and in no event shall any time be included as waiting time for any period prior to the time fixed for the arrival of the taxicab by the prospective passenger when calling for a cab.

(4)

Traffic delay time. A charge for each increment of delay time. The term "traffic delay time," as used in this subsection, shall be that time as set and determined by the taximeter, provided no traffic delay time shall accrue on the taximeter unless the taxicab is stopped in traffic or proceeding at a speed of less than ten miles per hour.

(5)

Airport fee. A charge to off-set the established airport trip fee as determined by the director of aviation.

(6)

Fare rate. The maximum meter-based rate of fare shall be $2.50 initial drop fee plus $2.10 per mile. The waiting time/traffic delay time shall be $0.21 every 18 seconds (the $.021 waiting time/traffic delay time charge is one-tenth of the per mile charge). An additional charge of $0.50 per trip shall be charged for each passenger over two passengers. Other than trips originating from Kansas City International Airport, operators may provide service using an alternative fare rate as long as the alternative fare rate is a fixed rate and the passenger understands how the fare will be calculated prior to taking the trip. Any alternative fare rate proposed to be used by a permit holder must be filed with and approved by the director prior to its implementation.

(7)

Fares outside the city limits. Charges for a passenger trip which originates within the city shall be made in accordance with the taximeter or at an alternative fare rate below the maximum meter-based rate. Charges for trips which extend beyond the city limits may be made on a flat rate basis for that portion of the trip that extends beyond the city limits.

(Ord. No. 150203 , § 2, 4-9-15; Ord. No. 160938 , § 1, 2-16-17)