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Other For-Hire Vehicles
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In addition to licensing and regulating taxicabs, the Taxicab Administration has contractual agreements with the cities of El Cajon, Imperial Beach, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, Poway, San Diego and Santee through June 30, 2013, to license and regulate the following for-hire vehicles:
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- Nonemergency Medical Vehicles-Transport physically and/or mentally disabled persons who require supervision and/or specialized transportation equipment or assistance related to the disability, and such persons’ attendants, over the public streets. Fares are based on a per-person plus per-mile rate, or if a shared ride, on a per-person and either a per-mile, or per-zone rate.
- Jitneys-Transport passengers and/or parcels over public streets, follow a fixed route of travel between specified points. Passenger boarding is specific to locations along the jitney route. Fares are based on a per-route, per-person fee.
- Charters-Transport passengers and/or parcels over public streets, with the direction of travel prearranged in writing and determined by the passenger. Fares are based on a per-mile or per-hour basis.
- Low Speed Vehicles (LSVs)-Taxicab Administration implemented a new LSV service in 2004. Up to 35 LSV permits may be issued for operation solely within the downtown Centre City Development Corporation (CCDC) area. LSVs may operate by zones and/or on a prearranged basis. These vehicles are permitted to wait at designated stands, accept street hails, and operate on a prearranged basis. LSVs may use two methods of seeking compensation, either by blocks within a zone and/or by prearranged written contract on a per-mile or per-hour basis.
- Sightseeing Vehicles-Transport passengers for sightseeing purposes of showing points of interest over public streets. Fares are based on a per-person or per- event basis.
- Special Programs-Airport service varies from taxicabs and charter vehicles with each using a separate boarding area. Access to the airport and passenger boarding procedures are determined by the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority (SDCRAA). For more information, please call SDCRAA, Ground Transportation at 619.400.2685.
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