Title
Request to Increase the Meter Rates for Taxicab services at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Ordinance G-7393) - District 8
Description
Request the Phoenix City Council to authorize the Aviation Department to amend Chapter 4, Article IV, §4-83 of the Phoenix City Code to establish new meter rates for Taxicabs operating at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
Report
Summary
Chapter 4, Article IV, §4-83 of the Phoenix City Code establishes maximum and minimum passenger meter rates applicable to Taxicabs departing the Airport.
Taxicab meter rates governed by Phoenix City Code have not been updated since 2012. The Aviation Department requests the applicable meter rates be amended to account for inflation and to ensure a more competitive environment exists with other commercial ground transportation providers.
Contract Term
The current Taxicab contracts expire on April 30, 2026. Upon City Council approval, the new Taxicab rates will take effect on July 4, 2025 per City Charter.
Financial Impact
Taxicab contracts generate revenue for the Airport through trip fees as specified in Section 4-78 of the Phoenix City Code. The proposed Taxicab meter rates are as follows:
Meter Rate Topic Current Rate Proposed Rate
Airport to Downtown Rate $17.00 $20.00
Traffic Delay Charge (not to exceed) $23.00 $36.00
First Mile $ 5.00 $ 7.00
Each Additional Mile $ 2.30 $ 2.60
Airport Minimum Fare $15.00 $18.00
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The Business and Development Subcommittee of the Phoenix Aviation Advisory Board recommended approval of this item on April 3, 2025, by a vote of 4-0.
The Phoenix Aviation Advisory Board recommended approval of this item on April 17, 2025, by a vote of 7-0.
The Transportation, Infrastructure and Planning Subcommittee recommended approval of this item on May 21, 2025, by a vote of 3-0.
Location
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport - 2485 E. Buckeye Road
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Aviation Department.