Responsible for issuing licenses and permits to the operators and drivers of several different categories of vehicles for hire that include taxicabs, limousines, private school vehicles, scheduled ground transportation and charter sightseeing vehicles. The Transportation Section also performs field enforcement ensuring compliance by the drivers and operators of vehicles for hire.
The Transportation Section is responsible for issuing licenses and permits to the operators and drivers of several different categories of vehicles for hire that include taxicabs, limousines, private school vehicles, scheduled ground transportation and charter sightseeing vehicles. The Transportation Section also performs field enforcement ensuring compliance by the drivers and operators of vehicles for hire.
Applications
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City of Houston - Code of Ordinance – Chapter 46 §§ 1-420 Vehicle-for-Hire operators should refer to the appropriate city code for specific details and requirements for operations/services.
Vehicle for Hire Terms and Fees
Taxicabs DRIVER’S LICENSE
Term: Two (2) years from date of issuance
Fees: $39.00 Background Check Fee
Private School Vehicles Term: Five (5) years from date of issuance
Fees: $100.00 Application Fee (one time)
$10.00 Driver-Add/Drop Fee
$70.00 Annual Permit Fee (15 passenger vehicles only) (16 passenger or greater must obtain the “Motor Carrier” license from the Texas Department of Transportation)
Jitneys Term: Five (5) years from date of issuance
Fees: $100.00 Application Fee
$400.00 Annual Permit Fee (per vehicle)
$25.00 Vehicle Inspection Fee
Valet Parking Services Term: One (1) year from date of issuance
Fees: $1,000.00 Initial Permit fee ($750.00 subsequent years)
$100.00 Annual Parking Zone Fee
$75.00 Sign Installation (on existing pole) or $125.00 Sign and Pole
