FL S1618

Prohibits special districts from discriminating against chauffeured limousines that use digital transportation request services by imposing minimum wait times, minimum fares, permit caps, or restricting cross-county operations.

Requires chauffeured limousines to meet minimum financial responsibility requirements under section 324.032 or higher requirements set by the county if those same requirements apply to similar service providers.

Defines "chauffeured limousine" as a nonmetered motor vehicle with four or more doors carrying fewer than nine passengers (excluding chauffeur), operated by advance reservation with fares based on time and distance, except for airport and event-related trips which may use flat-fee pricing.

Excludes taxicabs, vehicles used for not-for-profit tax-exempt operations, and ride-sharing vehicles from the chauffeured limousine definition.

Effective date: October 1, 2014.