CA AB939

Requires each city or county where a taxicab company is substantially located to adopt an ordinance establishing permitting programs for taxicab drivers and companies, with operating requirements effective January 1, 2019.

Makes it unlawful to operate a taxicab company without valid permits from each city or county where substantially located, with minimum administrative fine of $5,000 for violations.

Permits taxicab companies to provide prearranged trips anywhere within a county if permitted by that county, and allows companies to be substantially located in multiple jurisdictions based on primary business address or largest share of trips.

Requires annual vehicle inspections by cities or counties at facilities certified by National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence or registered with Bureau of Automotive Repair, replacing prior requirement for Bureau of Automotive Repair inspections.

Allows cities and counties to form joint powers authorities or agreements with transit agencies to collectively regulate and administer taxicab companies substantially located within their jurisdictional boundaries.