Transportation Network Company (TNC) – shall mean an entity operating in Florida pursuant to Florida Statutes § 627.748 using a digital network to connect a rider to a TNC driver, who provides prearranged rides. A TNC is not a taxicab association or for-hire vehicle owner. An individual, corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, or other entity that arranges medical transportation for individuals qualifying for Medicaid or Medicare pursuant to a contract with the state or a managed care organization is not a TNC. This definition shall also include “TNC drivers,” as that term is defined in Florida Statutes § 627.748.
3.1.1 All Commercial Vehicles serving the Airport shall be of high quality, ten (10) years in age or newer, properly maintained in an excellent state of repair and operated in a clean, safe, and businesslike manner as determined by the Authority or its authorized representative. Vehicles older than ten (10) years and in excellent condition may apply for a temporary one (1) year waiver of restriction, which may be provided at the sole discretion of the Authority after a physical inspection by Properties Dept. staff.
3.1.2 All Commercial Vehicles shall be properly identifiable with company name and/or logo on the outside of the vehicle to enable passengers to identify the company name. Posting of company name and/or logo on license plates or in other discrete locations is acceptable.
3.1.3 All Commercial Vehicles shall be validly registered with the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles.
3.1.4 All drivers operating Commercial Vehicles at the Airport shall be clean and neat in their personal appearance and shall be courteous to passengers loading or unloading at the Airport.
3.1.5 All personnel of the Operator shall be properly licensed and adequately trained.
3.1.6 The Operator shall provide the Authority with adequate evidence of the fact that it carries Automobile Liability insurance with a reputable insurance company or companies in such amounts as are required for valid operation under all state or local laws or under permit with Authority, with specific coverage or endorsement making such insurance applicable to its operations at the Airport. A certificate of insurance or other verification of vehicle insurance must be carried within the vehicle and produced upon request.
3.1.7 Vehicle insurance shall cover all automobiles owned, leased, hired, rented, borrowed or otherwise used by or on behalf of the Operator and an endorsement shall require that the Authority be named as additional insured and the Authority shall be notified thirty (30) days prior to cancellation or non-renewal of said endorsement.
3.1.8 Failure to abide by the above regulations may result in driver's Airport operating privileges being revoked at the discretion of the Authority or its authorized representative.
3.2.1 The Operator shall comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations and to abide by the rules and regulations of the Authority now in effect, or that may be promulgated from time to time, including but not limited to the utilization of Commercial Vehicle queuing areas, and other such traffic control arrangements as designated by the Authority. The Operator will provide the Authority with current copies of all applicable licenses from state or local authorities for areas the Operator proposes to serve.
3.2.2 The Operator shall secure and pay the costs of all required licenses, supplementary equipment, permits, and franchises, both of its employees and vehicles. The Operator will pay all taxes, fees,
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