§ 162-841. Limousine rates.

(a)

Rates for limousines may be calculated on the basis of time and distance, on an hourly basis, or for service to or from the airport to points within the city.

(b)

For-hire limousine service to or from the New Orleans International Airport shall charge no less than $75.00 per trip for a luxury sedan or $90.00 for a luxury SUV and all other limousines defined by section 162-189. A for-hire limousine service to the New Orleans Lakefront Airport shall charge no less than $75.00 per trip for a luxury sedan or $90.00 for a luxury SUV and all other limousines defined by section 162-189. Nothing contained herein shall impair the obligation of any contract between the city and any airport lessee, or any per trip fee from the airport that may be assessed by the New Orleans Aviation Board.

(c)

Fares to other locations can be determined on a flat fee, time usage, distance, or mileage basis. In no event shall the total charge be less than $15.00 for luxury sedans, $25.00 for luxury SUV's, and $45.00 for all other limousines defined by section 162-189 of the Municipal Code.

(1)

Prior to booking a limousine, the fare calculation method, the applicable rates being charged, and the estimated fare shall be available to the customer.

(2)

In addition, if reserving via internet-based software application (app), the driver's photo, ground transportation bureau driver's permit ID #, and limousine CPNC number shall be available to the customer prior to booking. Any limousine CPNC holder providing drivers to customers via an app shall verify that drivers maintain a valid driver's permit from the city's ground transportation bureau. Limousine companies shall provide a digital, searchable, database of its registered drivers to the ground transportation bureau upon request, and once per year, at a date determined and provided by the ground transportation bureau. A limousine company shall remove any individual from its list of registered drivers within 48 hours of receiving notice from the ground transportation bureau that a driver does not have a valid driver's permit.

(3)

Within 24 hours of completing a trip, the customer shall receive a receipt that lists the:

a.

Limousine CPNC number;

b.

Driver ID;

c.

Trip ID;

d.

Distance of trip, including the point of origin and ultimate destination;

e.

Date of trip;

f.

Time of trip;

g.

Fare charges;

h.

Extra charges;

i.

Total charges;

j.

Limousine company name and phone number;

k.

Words "Ground Transportation Bureau. For compliments or concerns, please call 504-658-7176."; and

l.

The third party provider's name and phone number that arranged the trip, if applicable. All receipts shall be provided to the ground transportation bureau upon request, and once per year, at a date determined and provided by the ground transportation bureau.

(Code 1956, § 12-202; M.C.S., Ord. No. 21480, § 5, 4-1-04; M.C.S., Ord. No. 26003, § 1, 9-4-14; M.C.S., Ord. 27992, § 3, 2-7-19)