“Decal” means the numbered identification sticker issued by the City and affixed to a Limited Passenger Transportation (LPT) vehicle. “Day” means a business day and not a calendar day unless specifically stated otherwise. The customer may or may not also be a passenger. “Customer” means a person who purchases PFHT service from a PFHT service provider that is permitted or should be permitted by the City. “Conduct Business” means operating a for-hire vehicle or company, receiving money or other compensation from the use of a for-hire vehicle, causing or allowing another person to do the same, or advertising for services that originate in the City of Portland. PFHT providers that accept only gratuities, tips, etc., are considered to be providing “for-hire” transportation services. “Compensation” means any form of payment or gratuity by a customer or customer’s agent to a permitted PFHT or company for the use of the driver’s or company’s for-hire transportation services. “Company Permit” means the permit issued to a PFHT company under the terms of this Chapter and/or administrative rules. “Committee” means the PFHT Advisory Committee. “Certification List” means a list of drivers and vehicles submitted by a PFHT company for approval as permitted if certified by the Director as meeting all requirements set forth in this Chapter and/or administrative rules. “Certificate of Safety” means a document completed by an approved mechanic certifying that a vehicle meets all requirements set forth in this Chapter and/or administrative rules. “Carriage” means any vehicle or conveyance that is drawn, pulled, or propelled by a horse or other animal(s).į. “Bureau” means the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) of the City of Portland.Į. “Reconstructed Vehicle”) means any vehicle that has been declared a total loss and has a branded or reconstructed notation on the vehicle title.ĭ. Has received and maintains a current, valid ASE Master Technician Certification or ASE A-Series certification between relevant areas of ASE A4-A8 andĬ. Has no financial interest in any PFHT company operating within the state of Oregon or Washington ģ. Does not own, lease, or drive a vehicle for-hire Ģ. “Approved Mechanic” means a mechanic who meets all the following criteria:ġ. “Approved Blue Seal Shop” means an automotive repair and service shop recognized officially by the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) as being an ASE Blue Seal Automotive Shop.ī. Violation of this Subsection is a Class A violation and is also subject to suspension and/or revocation.Ī. Drivers who are not approved to operate will have their certifications and permits immediately cancelled, pursuant to Section 16.40.940. Absent exceptional circumstances, PBOT will review the self-certified backgrounds and conduct additional reviews, supplemental investigations or other steps to make a determination before validating the Driver’s permit for one full year from the certification or permit date. The company shall provide Driver background information to PBOT in a manner approved in writing by the Director within 24-hours of the Driver’s certification or permit date. Those companies self-certifying drivers may allow the driver to operate for up to 30 days with a provisional driver permit. All driver backgrounds will be verified by the Bureau of Transportation. Violation of this sub-section is a Class A violation and is also subject to suspension and/or revocation.į. Companies and their drivers are prohibited from blocking or altering the presentation of any information or denying access to their company App, including any digital or analog network, to any City employee authorized to enforce the provisions of this Chapter or for the purpose of thwarting or interfering with any City employee’s enforcement or oversight of Private for-Hire Transportation companies and their drivers. Company is suspended by the State pursuant to ORS 825.137.Į. A Federal Out of Service Orders has been issued.Ģ. No company, vehicle or driver will be issued a permit under the authority of this Chapter if any of the following apply:ġ. Any section and or requirement of this Chapter may be further explained in Administrative Rule.ĭ. The requirements of Chapter 16.40, along with any penalties that may be assessed for violations of Chapter 16.40, apply to all PFHT service operators, whether or not legally and validly permitted.Ĭ. It is not a defense to any regulatory action, including penalties and fines, to assert that the City cannot act because a PFHT service operator does not possess a valid City-issued permit, certification, decal, or taxiplate.ī.
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