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Ground Transportation Services Urban Transportation Committee Briefing Transportation Public Works Department August 4, 2026 Agenda • Mobility Services Permitting Overview • Program Authority & Process • Passenger Service Licensing Mobility Services Permitting Overview What We Do ▪ We offer permitting and licensing solutions to implement municipal regulations for the safe and efficient operations of mobility options offered to the people and visitors of Austin. Our Mission ▪ Our mission is to ensure public safety and accessibility through the application of municipal regulations and equitable policies, and to provide the highest level of customer service to the visitors and people of Austin. 3 Mobility Services Permitting Overview Permitting Programs ▪ Ground Transportation Passenger Services Licensing ▪ Passenger Service Vehicle Inspections ▪ Chauffeur Licensing ▪ Residential Permit Parking (RPP) Permitting ▪ Commercial Vehicle Loading (CVL) Permitting ▪ Vehicle Immobilization Company (Booting) Licensing & Regulation ▪ Volunteer Accessible Parking Program Licensing ▪ Internal City Parking Permitting 4 Mobility Services Permitting: Authority & Process Mobility Services is authorized to regulate certain industries and permitting programs under the following municipal codes: ▪ Ground Transportation Passenger Services ……….. § 13-2 ▪ Chauffeur Licensing ………………………………………. § 13-2-101 ▪ Residential Permit Parking (RPP) ……………………… § 12-5-37 ▪ Commercial Vehicle Loading (CVL) ………………….. § 12-5-12 ▪ Vehicle Immobilization (Booting) ……………………… § 13-7 ▪ Parking Enforcement Volunteer Program …………… § 12-1-54 ▪ Internal City Parking Permitting …………………….…. § 12-5-66 5 Mobility Services Permitting: Authority & Process Process Mobility Services authorizes the operation of the above industries and programs through a simple, standardized process of application, evaluation, qualification, and authorization. Some of the permits we issue require a nationwide criminal history background check, such as our Chauffeur, Transportation Passenger Service Operating Authority, and Volunteer Accessible Parking program. The Mobility Services Team performs these checks through our Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certified access. 6 Ground Transportation Passenger Services Licensing The Mobility Services Permitting team regulates transportation businesses, drivers, and vehicles to ensure safe, reliable vehicle services for residents and visitors alike. Ground Transportation Services We License: ▪ Operating Authorities ▪ Chauffeur Permitting ▪ Limousine ▪ Taxicab ▪ Charter Van/ Charter Bus ▪ Shuttles ▪ Touring & Sightseeing Vehicle Services ▪ ELSV (Electric Low-Speed Vehicle) ▪ Horse & Carriage ▪ Pedicab ▪ Group Cycle 7 Ground Transportation – Currently Licensed 8 Thank you Questions? 9