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Effective January 1, 2021, the Oakland International Airport has issued a revised and

restated version of the Rules and Regulations for Oakland International Airport (“Rules and

Regulations”). The Rules and Regulations govern the use and operation of the Oakland

International Airport, including ground transportation activities. The Aviation Division (Landside

Operations) of the Port administers and enforces the Rules and Regulations applicable to the

privilege of providing Ground Transportation Services, Taxicab Services, and TNC Services at the

Airport.

The revised and restated Rules and Regulations are available on the Airport’s website at

https://www.oaklandairport.com/airport-rules-regulations/. For a copy of the revisions that were

made to the prior version of the Rules and Regulations, please refer to the Agenda Report and

attachment for Item 5.1 for the November 19, 2020 meeting of the Board of Port Commissioners

available here: https://www.portofoakland.com/port/board-of-commissioners/board-meetings/.

As a courtesy, the Airport’s Landside Operations Office provides the summary below of

some of the changes made to the Rules and Regulations. This summary may not fully or accurately

reflect the changes, however. For the official rules that apply to Airport operations, including

ground transportation, please refer to the official version of the Rules and Regulations on the

Airport’s website at https://www.oaklandairport.com/airport-rules-regulations/. The Airport will

be enforcing the provisions in the official version of the Rules and Regulations, and not those in

the summary provided below.

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Summarized hereby is a list of the approved revisions applicable to the Rules and

Regulations ARTICLE 1, DEFINITIONS and ARTICLE 8, COMMERCIAL GROUND

TRANSPORTATION, TAXICAB, AND TNC REQUIREMENTS.

SECTION 1.1, DEFINITIONS

Unless specifically defined otherwise herein, or unless a different meaning is apparent from

the context, the following terms used in these Rules and Regulations shall have the following

definitions, whether or not such terms are capitalized:

“Business Day” or “business day” shall mean any day that is neither a Saturday, a Sunday,

nor a day observed as a holiday, non-operating day, or non-working day by the Port.

“Designated Ground Transportation Area” shall mean the area or areas of the Airport

designated by the Landside Operations Manager for the loading and unloading of passengers from

Ground Transportation Vehicles, as such area or areas may be separately designated among

the Ground Transportation Services.

“Designated Taxicab Pick Up Area” shall mean the area or areas of the Airport designated by

the Landside Operations Manager for the pickup of Taxicab customers.

“Exempt Qualified Operator” shall mean a Qualified Operator that is not the operator of a

Courtesy Vehicle, that does not operate any Vehicle over 30 feet long on the roadways of the

Airport, and that makes no more than 120 trips to or from the Airport in any calendar year (based

on a trip as set forth in Section 8.7(a)). If an Exempt Qualified Operator makes more than 120

such trips in any calendar year, then on the date of the 121st of such trips the Qualified Operator

will cease to be an Exempt Qualified Operator, will be treated as a Qualified Operator, and will

become obligated to pay all additional fees owed by Qualified Operators, including the Airport

Permit Application Fee, security deposit, and trip fees.

“Holding Lot” shall mean one or more areas designated by the Landside Operations Manager

from time to time where Ground Transportation Vehicles or Taxicabs may stage prior to moving

to the Designated Ground Transportation Area or the Designated Taxicab Pick Up Area,

respectively.

“Limousine” shall mean a sedan or sport utility vehicle, of either standard or extended length,

with a seating capacity of not more than ten (10) passengers, including the driver, used in the

transportation of passengers for hire on a prearranged basis at or to and from the Airport, as defined

in CPUC General Order 157 E, Section 2.05 (as the applicable CPUC General Order and

associated definition may be amended or superseded from time to time).

“Partially Exempt Qualified Operator” shall mean a Qualified Operator that is not the operator

of a Courtesy Vehicle, that does not operate any Vehicle over 30 feet long on the roadways of the

Airport, and that makes no more than 60 trips to or from the Airport in any calendar year (based

on a trip as set forth in Section 8.7(a)). If a Partially Exempt Qualified Operator makes more than

60 such trips in any calendar year, then on the date of the 61st of such trips the Qualified Operator

will cease to be a Partially Exempt Qualified Operator and will be treated as an Exempt Qualified

Operator and shall comply with all obligations of an Exempt Qualified Operator, including paying

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the full application fee for the Exempt Qualified Operator.

“Permit Period” shall mean the effective period of the Airport Permit, Airport Taxi Permit,

and TNC Permit, respectively, as such periods are established in the sole discretion of the

Landside Operations Manager for each type of permit. The Landside Operations Manager,

in his or her sole discretion, may amend the effective periods of Airport Permits, Airport

Taxi Permits, and/or TNC Permits to be issued in the future provided that any then-existing

Permit Holders or TNC Permit Holders, as applicable, shall be notified in writing at least

ninety (90) days prior to the date such amendments take effect. For Exempt Qualified

Operators and Partially Exempt Qualified Operators, “Permit Period” shall be the calendar

year.

“Starter” shall mean the Person, process, technology, or alternative means that is employed by

or is at the direction of the Landside Operations Manager to: direct any Ground Transportation

Vehicle or Taxicab to exit a Holding Lot and proceed to the Designated Ground Transportation

Area or the Designated Taxicab Pick Up Area, respectively; direct the loading and unloading of

passengers; proceed to the Starter Location; collect Vouchers; and/or direct passengers to

Taxicabs.

“Starter Location” shall mean the location or locations at the Airport designated by the Landside

Operations Manager from time to time for the loading and departure of Taxicabs serving the

Terminal Complex.

“TNC Driver” shall mean an individual operating a privately-owned vehicle on TNC Airport

Property to perform TNC Services. Any Driver operating under an Airport Permit or an

Airport Taxi Permit shall not be allowed to operate at the Airport as a TNC Driver.

SECTION 1.2, RULES OF INTERPRETATION AND CONSTRUCTION

The revised Rules and Regulations allow for Electronic Signatures where the Rules and

Regulations refer to a signed or executed document, agreement, or other written instrument,

an electronic signature shall be deemed as effective as an original unless specified otherwise,

provided, however, that such electronic signature complies with and is permitted by

applicable law.

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ARTICLE 8, COMMERCIAL GROUND TRANSPORTATION, TAXICAB, AND TNC

REQUIREMENTS

Under the City Charter, the Board has the complete and exclusive power to provide for and

regulate the privilege of conducting commerce at the Airport. The Board may institute, or cause

to be instituted, any actions or proceedings as may be necessary to enforce the provisions of any

such privileged granted or to revoke, cancel, or annul such a privilege. This Article 8, in addition

to all other applicable regulations, establishes the rules and regulations applicable to the privilege

of providing Ground Transportation Services, Taxicab Services, and TNC Services at the Airport.

The provision of Ground Transportation Services, Taxicab Services, and TNC Services is a

privilege, not a right, and may be revoked by the Port in accordance with these Rules and

Regulations. The Landside Operations Manager shall be the Port representative authorized to

implement and enforce this Article 8.

No Person may operate or cause to be operated any Vehicle to provide commercial ground

transportation services to transport, pick up, or drop off passengers at the Airport unless such

Person is authorized to operate under one of the following categories:

8.1 - GROUND TRANSPORTATION PERMITTING

The Airport Permit shall at all times remain the property of the Port and is subject to

suspension, cancellation, termination, expiration, or renewal by the Port in accordance with these

Rules and Regulations. No Airport Permit shall be required for Vehicles operated by the Port at

the Airport in furtherance of Airport operations, or vehicles used to offer Taxicab Services or TNC

Services.

Types of Ground Transportation Permits

Therefore, Qualified Operators (a Passenger Stage Carrier, Passenger Stage Sub Carrier,

operator of a Courtesy Vehicle or a Limousine) may apply for one or more of the following

categories of Airport Permits to provide Ground Transportation Services at or to and from the

Airport.

Limousine Permit

Door-to-Door Reservation Shuttle Permit

Door-to-Door On-Demand Shuttle Permit

Hotel Courtesy Vehicle Permit

Parking Courtesy Vehicle Permit

Rental Car Courtesy Vehicle Permit

Scheduled Charter Operator Vehicle Permit

Temporary Operating Permit

Airport Ground Transportation Permits are mutually exclusive thus, Operators cannot

concurrently operate under permits issued for different modes.

Drivers who operate under a TNC Permit or Airport Taxi Permit will not be granted

or be permitted to maintain a separate Airport Permit as the authorizations are mutually

exclusive.

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Drivers who operate under more than one permit shall constitute a violation of these

Rules and Regulations enforceable under Appendix K (Ground Transportation Violation

Tables) in addition to being obligated to pay all per trip fees for all operations under such

permits, even if such operations constituted a violation.

Temporary Operating Permit (TOP)

The revised Rules and Regulations establishes a Temporary Airport Operating Permit

to be issued for infrequent GT operators (without requiring a full permit application process) to a

Vehicle to provide one or more types of Ground Transportation Services as outlined in

Section 8.1(b) on a temporary basis according to the application procedure described in

Section 8.1(c).

Each Qualified Operator desiring to obtain a Temporary Operating Permit shall, at

least three (3) business days prior to the date of desired operation submit an Application for

Temporary Operating Permits (reference the application procedure described in Section

8.1(c)(2)).

Temporary Operating Permit shall be valid only for the term specified in the

Temporary Operating Permit, not to exceed one (1) day, unless a longer term (not to exceed

seven (7) days) is otherwise approved by the Landside Operations Manager.

A Qualified Operator may only obtain up to three (3) Temporary Operating Permits

per calendar year. Each Temporary Operating Permit may apply to no more than three (3)

Vehicles.

Additionally, with each application for the Temporary Operating Permit, each

Qualified Operator, Partially Exempt Qualified Operator, and Exempt Qualified Operator

shall pay to the Port a non-refundable Airport Permit Application Fee of $25 as set forth in

Appendix A (Airport Master Fee Schedule).

Application For Permits And Renewals

Each Qualified Operator desiring to provide one or more types of Ground Transportation

Services as outlined in Section 8.1(b) shall obtain an Airport Permit for each Ground

Transportation Vehicle and each type of service the Qualified Operator desires to provide.

Each such Qualified Operator shall for each Airport Permit (not including Temporary

Operating Permits) the Qualified Operator desires to obtain or renew:

• Submit a completed application form provided by the Landside Operations Office;

• Pay the application fees set forth in Sections 8.1(d) and 8.1(e); and

• Provide such information and certifications deemed necessary by the Port, including, but

not limited to, the information set forth in Sections 8.1(f) through 8.1(k); provided,

however, that the Landside Operations Manager, upon receipt of adequate evidence

of current and valid certification, license, or approval by another applicable

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regulatory agency, such as the CPUC or the City, may deem such evidence as

compliance with any submissions or other information required under this

Section 8.1.

If the Qualified Operator is applying to be an Exempt Qualified Operator or Partially Exempt

Qualified Operator, then the information that it provides with its completed application form shall

include the Qualified Operator’s estimate of its annual trips to or from the Airport (based on a trip

as set forth in Section 8.7(a)) for all Vehicles that the Qualified Operator will operate at the Airport,

and its explanation, in reasonable detail, as to why such annual trips for all of such Vehicles will

not exceed 120 or 60, respectively. As part of the application, the Landside Operations

Manager may also require an Exempt Qualified Operator and/or Partially Exempt Qualified

Operator to maintain valid credit card information on file with the Landside Operations

Office for payment of all sums owed under these Rules and Regulations, including payment

of additional applicable fees and/or provision of a security deposit for when a Partially

Exempt Qualified Operator or Exempt Qualified Operator exceed their respective allotted

trips and is treated as an Exempt Qualified Operator or Qualified Operator, respectively.

Applications for Temporary Operating Permits

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section 8.1, each Qualified Operator desiring

to obtain a Temporary Operating Permit shall, at least three (3) business days prior to the

date of desired operation:

• Submit a completed application form provided by the Landside Operations Office;

• Pay the application fees set forth in Section 8.1(d); and

• Provide the information set forth in Sections 8.1(f), 8.1(g), 8.1(j), and 8.1(k) only,

unless the Landside Operations Office determines it necessary for additional

information and certifications to be submitted; provided, however, that the Landside

Operations Manager, upon receipt of adequate evidence of current and valid

certification, license, or approval by another applicable regulatory agency, such as

the CPUC or the City, may deem such evidence as compliance with any submissions

or other information required under this Section 8.1.

Driver Identity

Each Qualified Operator shall file and maintain at the Landside Operations Office, and

shall update pursuant to Section 8.1(q), a current roster of Drivers who will operate the

Vehicles permitted under the Airport Permit applied for. For each Driver on such roster, the

Qualified Operator shall submit to the Landside Operations Office:

• The full name, address, and telephone number of the Driver;

• A copy of the Driver’s license of the appropriate class issued by the State of California,

which must not be suspended or revoked, together with any information required under

Section 3(g);

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• For each Sub Carrier, (i) the PSC shall submit an executed copy of the contract

between the PSC and the Sub Carrier pursuant to which the Sub Carrier shall operate

under the control of the PSC, (ii) the Sub Carrier shall submit an executed release from

any other PSC with whom that Sub Carrier had an agreement to own and operate a

Ground Transportation Vehicle, and (iii) the Sub Carrier shall submit any required TCP

number issued by the Commission to the Passenger Stage Sub Carrier; and

• A copy of the Driver Identification Badge to be issued by the Qualified Operator to the

Driver.

Permit Holder or Driver shall provide prompt notice to Port of any suspension or

cancellation of a Driver’s License.

Issuance of Airport Permits: Renewal

Upon the submission of a completed application, the Port shall:

For Airport Permits (not including Temporary Operating Permits), review and

process, subject to the limitations set forth in Section 8.1(o), (i) an application for a Limousine,

Courtesy Vehicle, Door-to-Door Reservation Shuttle, Door-to-Door On-Demand Shuttle, or

Scheduled or Charter Operator Permit within fourteen (14) business days from the date that a

completed application is submitted, except for (ii) an application submitted by a Sub-Carrier,

which shall be reviewed and processed within twenty-one (21) business days from the date a

completed application is submitted.

For Airport Permits that are Temporary Operating Permits, review and process the

application within three (3) business days from receipt of the completed application.

For purposes of this Section 8.1(m), an application shall be considered complete only if the

Landside Operations Manager determines that (i) the applicant is a Qualified Operator, (ii) the

Ground Transportation Vehicles to be operated pursuant to the permit meet the requirements

of these Rules and Regulations; (iii) all Drivers named in the application hold valid California

driver’s licenses of the appropriate classes; (iv) the Qualified Operator has otherwise met all

of the requirements of these Rules and Regulations, has not had the Airport Permit that the

Qualified Operator is applying to renew cancelled, does not owe any money to the Port, and is

in good standing under any rules and regulations of the Commission; and (v) that the

application contains no omissions, untrue statements or fraudulent documentation.

Airport Permits (not including Temporary Operating Permits) shall be renewed after

the end of each Permit Period for Permit Holders according to the renewal procedures

established by the Landside Operations Manager and subject to the Airport Permit Renewal

Fees in the amounts set forth in Appendix A (Airport Master Fee Schedule). Temporary

Operating Permits shall not be renewable.

Term

An Airport Permit (except a Temporary Operating Permit) shall be valid upon issuance

by the Port and shall expire at the end of the Permit Period for Permit Holders; provided, however,

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that the Port and the Permit Holder shall each have the right to terminate the Airport Permit prior

to the date on which it would otherwise expire by giving the other party at least thirty (30) days

prior written notice of such termination.

An Airport Permit that is a Temporary Operating Permit shall be valid only for the

term specified in the Temporary Operating Permit, not to exceed one (1) day, unless a longer

term (not to exceed seven (7) days) is otherwise approved by the Landside Operations

Manager.

No Automatic Renewal of Permits

Airport Permits will not be automatically renewed. The Permit Holder must apply at the

end of each Permit Period to renew an Airport Permit (excluding Temporary Operating

Permits) pursuant to Section 8.1(m)(3). Airport Permits cannot be renewed after thirty (30) days

following the end of each Permit Period for Airport Permit Holders. In no event may a

Temporary Operating Permit be renewed.

8.2 TAXICAB PERMITTING

Only Taxicab Drivers employed by a Qualified Taxicab Operator operating a Taxicab with

an Airport Taxi Permit issued by the Port in accordance with these Rules and Regulations may

pick up on-demand passenger(s) within the Airport for transportation in a Taxicab in accordance

with these Rules and Regulations. The Airport Taxi Permit shall at all times remain the property

of the Port and is subject to suspension, cancellation, termination, expiration, or renewal by the

Port in accordance with these Rules and Regulations. Registered Taxicabs and Unregistered

Taxicabs may operate at the Airport in a limited manner without an Airport Taxi Permit as defined

under 8.4(c), 8.4(j) and Table 8.4.1 of these Rules and Regulations.

Applications for Permits and Renewals

Each Qualified Taxicab Operator desiring to operate one or more Taxicabs at the Airport

shall apply for the issuance of an Airport Taxi Permit for each Taxicab the Qualified Taxicab

Operator desires to operate at the Airport. Each such Qualified Taxicab Operator shall, during a

period designated by the Landside Operations Manager, and with respect to each Airport Taxi

Permit the Qualified Taxicab Operator desires to obtain or renew, complete an application form

provided by the Port’s Landside Operations Office, pay the application fee set forth in Section

8.2(b)(1) and provide the information and certifications deemed necessary by the Port including

but not limited to the information set forth in Sections 8.2(b)(2) through 8.2(b)(6); provided,

however, that the Landside Operations Manager, upon receipt of adequate evidence of

current and valid certification, license, or approval by another applicable regulatory agency,

such as the CPUC or the City, may deem such evidence as compliance with any submissions

or other information required under this Section 8.2.

Issuance of Airport Taxi Permit

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Permit Holders according to the renewal procedures established by the Landside Operations

Manager and subject to the Taxi Permit Renewal Fee in the amount set forth in Appendix A

(Airport Master Fee Schedule).

Term

An Airport Taxi Permit shall be valid upon issuance by the Port and shall expire at the end

of the Permit Period for Taxicab Permit Holders, subject to cancellation or early termination, as

provided in these Rules and Regulations.

No Automatic Renewal of Permit

Airport Taxi Permits will not be automatically renewed. The holder of an Airport Taxi

Permit must complete and submit a Renewal Application at the end of each Permit Period for

each Airport Taxi Permit pursuant to Section 8.2(c), the approval of which is in the sole discretion

of the Port. Airport Taxi Permits cannot be renewed after thirty (30) days following the end of

each Permit Period for Airport Taxi Permit Holders.

8.3 TNC PERMITTING

Compliance with Laws

The TNC Permit Holder shall comply (and ensure that all of its TNC Drivers comply) with

all applicable federal, state, and local laws ordinances, rules, regulations, and directives, as they

may be amended from time to time (collectively, “Laws”), including (without limitation): these

Rules and Regulations; Airport Operating Directives from the Director, Assistant Director, or

Landside Operations Manager; all oral and/or written instructions applicable to TNC Services

given by the Landside Operations Manager or a designated Port representative; Laws relating to

public safety, safe driving practices, seat belts, child seats, and drug testing; the Americans with

Disabilities Act (42 USC § 12101, et seq.), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29

USC § 701, et seq.), and Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, to the fullest extent

applicable; Laws relating to hazardous materials; Laws relating to transportation; and any

applicable CPUC decisions, as they may be amended or superseded from time to time, or court

decision relating to TNC requirements. Each TNC Permit Holder shall Indemnify the Port. The

TNC Permit Holder and each Driver shall observe any and all orders, directives, or conditions

issued, given, or imposed by the Director with respect to the use of roadways, driveways, curbs,

sidewalks, parking areas, TNC holding lots, and the Terminal Complex in the Airport. The TNC

Permit Holder and each TNC Driver shall also obey all traffic directions given by Airport

personnel during times of construction.

TNC Permit Application and Renewals

Term and Renewal

TNC Permits shall be valid upon issuance by the Port and shall expire at the end of the

Permit Period for TNCs, unless terminated earlier under these Rules and Regulations. TNC

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Permits cannot be automatically renewed. TNC Permits shall be renewed according to the renewal

procedures established by the Landside Operations Manager.

Designated Operating Areas

All TNC Permit Holders shall strictly comply with, and shall ensure that all of its TNC

Drivers strictly comply with, the following requirements, which are in addition to all other

applicable requirements under these Rules and Regulations.

TNC Drivers shall perform TNC Services only on the roadways, curbs, and other areas

specifically designated by the Assistant Director from time to time. With the permission of a

traffic control officer, TNC Vehicles may load or unload at the Terminal Complex first curb

when loading or unloading disabled passengers (including disabled persons and disabled

veterans as defined in the California Vehicle Code).

Geo-Fence

The TNC Permit Holder shall demonstrate to the Port that the TNC Permit Holder has

incorporated a virtual perimeter of the TNC Airport Property (the “Geo-Fence”), as approved by

the Port, into the TNC Mobile App to be used to track and report the monthly activity of TNC

Drivers at the Airport.

Upon the Port’s request, the TNC Permit Holder shall also create one or more

additional virtual perimeters within the Geo-Fence for the purpose of allowing the Port to

obtain and analyze a subset of data relating to TNC Services. The TNC Permit Holder, at

no expense to the Port, shall provide access to such data to the Port.

Excluded TNC Drivers

Upon notification from the Port, the TNC Permit Holder shall immediately ensure that any

Excluded TNC Drivers (i.e., individuals identified by the Port for exclusion from providing TNC

Services on TNC Airport Property because of prior violations of these Rules and Regulations) do

not have the ability to use the TNC Mobile App to provide TNC Services on TNC Airport Property.

Drivers operating under an Airport Permit or Airport Taxi Permit are not authorized to

operate under a TNC Permit at the Airport.

8.4 GENERAL PROVISIONS GOVERNING GROUND TRANSPORTATION

OPERATIONS AND TAXICABS

Federal, State and Local Laws

The Permit Holder and each Driver shall observe all applicable laws, ordinances, statutes,

rules, regulations, or orders of any governmental authority (whether federal, state, or local),

including (without limitation, as applicable, and as may be amended): the Americans with

Disabilities Act (42 USC § 12101, et seq.), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29

USC § 701, et seq.), the California Vehicle Code, Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations,

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and Chapter 10.56 of the City Municipal Code (“Airport Ground Traffic Regulations”), and the

City’s requirements for holding Fleet Management Permits and Operating Permits (as such terms

are defined in the City Municipal Code).Loading/Unloading of Passengers

Loading/Unloading of Passengers

No Ground Transportation Driver may pick up or discharge passengers or their luggage at

any location other than the Designated Ground Transportation Area. No Taxicab Driver may

pick up or discharge passengers or their luggage at any location other than those designated by the

Landside Operations Manager for such purpose.

Major Refusal to Convey Fares

Driver refuses to convey a short fare or any other fare by leaving the Designated Taxicab

Pick Up Area and returning to work within forty-eight hours.

8.5 GROUND TRANSPORTATION AND TAXICAB VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS

Vehicle Inspection

The Landside Operations Manager shall have the right (but not the obligation) to inspect

any Ground Transportation Vehicle or Taxicab at any time to determine if they comply with the

requirements contained in these Rules and Regulations. A Permit Holder must correct any

deficiency noted in the Vehicle inspection checklist issued by the Landside Operations Manager

by the date specified in the checklist. No Ground Transportation Vehicle or Taxicab will be

considered to have “passed” any inspection until all deficiencies have been corrected and the

Ground Transportation Vehicle or Taxicab has been satisfactorily re-inspected by the Landside

Operations Manager. If the Landside Operations Manager determines that a Ground

Transportation Vehicle or Taxicab is in an unsafe or unsanitary condition or does not otherwise

comply with these Rules and Regulations, the Permit Holder shall not operate such Ground

Transportation Vehicle or Taxicab at the Airport until the Permit Holder has corrected the unsafe

or unsanitary condition and is otherwise in compliance with these Rules and Regulations.

Off-Site GT Vehicle Inspections

The revised Rules and Regulations allows for optional Off-site GT vehicle inspections.

Accordingly, the Landside Operations Manager shall have the sole discretion to allow

Ground Transportation Vehicles or Taxicabs to be inspected at a location outside the

Airport, provided, however, that such inspections shall require prepayment of applicable

fees in the amounts set forth in Appendix A (Airport Master Fee Schedule).

Starters for Taxicabs

The Landside Operations Manager shall determine the number of Starters necessary

to provide sufficient services to passengers at all times when there is any flight activity at the

Terminal Complex.

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8.6 GROUND TRANSPORTATION AND TAXICAB DRIVER REQUIREMENTS

Professional Standards

All Drivers (Ground Transportation Vehicle and Taxicab) shall, at all times while on duty,

perform operations in a courteous, sanitary, and helpful manner while dealing with passengers

and the public.

“Professional Standards” substitutes GT and Taxi operator “General Appearance” and

“Hygiene” requirements.

8.7 GROUND TRANSPORTATION, TNC, AND TAXICAB FEES; SECURITY

DEPOSITS; INSURANCE

Annual Fees Payable by Partially Exempt Qualified Operator and Exempt Qualified

Operator

The revised Rules and Regulations establishes the following transitional steps from

Partially Exempt Qualified Operators (those making 60 or fewer trips/year) to Exempt Qualified

Operators (those making 120 or fewer trips/year) to a Qualified Operator.

Each Partially Exempt Qualified Operator and Exempt Qualified Operator shall pay the

Airport a Partially Exempt Qualified Operator Annual Fee and Exempt Qualified Operator Annual

Fee in the amounts set forth in Appendix A (Airport Master Fee Schedule). These fees shall be

deemed paid on the Airport’s receipt of the Airport Permit Application Fee payable by the Partially

Exempt Qualified Operator or Exempt Qualified Operator, respectively, pursuant to Section 8.1(d).

Each Partially Exempt Qualified Operator that makes more than 60 trips shall be treated as

an Exempt Qualified Operator and be obligated to pay all fees (including the full application

fee) required of an Exempt Qualified Operator. Each Exempt Qualified Operator that

makes more than 120 trips shall be treated as a Qualified Operator and be obligated to pay

all fees (including the full application fee) and security deposit required of a Qualified

Operator. In addition, the Landside Operations Manager may require that Partially Exempt

Operators and/or Exempt Qualified Operators provide valid credit card information with

the application required in Section 8.1 and maintain such credit card information so that

such credit cards may be used by the Airport to pay for all amounts owed under these Rules

and Regulations, including payment of application fees, security deposits, and/or trip fees.

Payment of Ground Transportation Fees

The revised Rules and Regulations includes modifications to the methods for payment of

Ground Transportation fees to include online automated payments using the Port’s GTMS

(GateKeeper/Adcomp).

Each Door-to-Door Reservation Shuttle, Scheduled or Charter Shuttle Operator, Door-to-

Door On-Demand Shuttle, Limousine, and Courtesy Vehicle Permit Holder (other than any

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Partially Exempt Qualified Operator or Exempt Qualified Operator) shall timely pay the Port for

the total aggregate per trip fees, use fees, and dwell time fees according to the methods

determined by the Landside Operations Manager consistent with these Rules and

Regulations. Fees on Ground Transportation Vehicles owned and operated by Sub Carriers shall

be payable by the holder of the PSC Permit with whom the Sub Carrier has a contract to operate

under the Commission certificate of that PSC Permit.

The methods for payment of fees may include, without limitation, monthly billing that

is owed within ten (10) days of receipt of invoice, pre-payment of fees from which amounts

are deducted, and/or the creation and maintenance of an account and payment method with

a designated online payment or other system as approved by the Landside Operations

Manager. Failure to comply with any such methods for payment of fees determined by the

Landside Operations Manager shall constitute a violation of these Rules and Regulations

enforceable under Appendix K (Ground Transportation Violation Tables).

Vouchers

Each Taxicab Driver wishing to pick up a fare at the Airport shall purchase Vouchers for

the payment of per trip fees from the Landside Operations Office. Vouchers shall be paid for in

cash, by credit card, or by utilizing an electronic debit card. Each time a Taxicab Driver picks up

a passenger at a Starter Location, the Taxicab Driver will present a Voucher in the amount of the

trip fee to the Starter. A Starter may not accept cash in payment of a trip fee, and a Taxicab

Driver’s attempt to pay a Starter in cash will constitute a violation of these Rules and Regulations

and may result in the Port’s immediate cancellation of the Airport Taxi Permit for the Taxicab the

Taxicab Driver was operating at the time of the incident. The Port reserves the right to require the

Taxicab Driver to pay per trip fees by utilizing an alternative system to Vouchers, including,

without limitation, an electronic debit card system or similar system through which fees are

pre-paid and amounts are deducted and/or the creation and maintenance of an account and

payment method with a designated online payment or system. Failure to comply with any

such methods for payment of fees determined by the Landside Operations Manager shall

constitute a violation of these Rules and Regulations enforceable under Appendix K (Ground

Transportation Violation Tables).

UPDATES TO APPENDIX A - AIRPORT MASTER FEE SCHEDULE

8.1(d) Airport Permit Application Fee

• Qualified Operator Applying for Temporary Operating Permit: $25

8.5(d) Off-Site Vehicle Inspection Fee

• Inspection Fee for Site 30 Miles or Less: $805

• Inspection Fee for Site Over 30 Miles: $1,525

• Fee for Inspections Cancelled Without At Least Two (2) Business Days’ Written Notice:

$100

Summary of Changes to OAK Rules and Regulations

Please see official version at https://www.oaklandairport.com/airport-rules-regulations/

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UPDATES TO APPENDIX K - GROUND TRANSPORTATION VIOLATION TABLES

TABLE 1 - MINOR GROUND TRANSPORTATION VIOLATIONS

• (GT.1) Violation of Sections 8.6 (a) – (c), regarding Professional Standards, English

language, and driver identification.

TABLE 2 – LEVEL ONE VIOLATIONS

• (GT.19) Operating under more than one permit (Section 8.1(b)).

• (GT.20) Failure to provide or maintain required methods of payment (Section 8.7(b)-(c)).

• (GT.2119) Any other failure to adhere to Article 8 (low level of severity).