REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: HENRY THOMPSON, Director of Aviation
Airports Department
THROUGH: MELISSA GARZA-PERRY, Airports Properties Manager
Airports Department
BY: MARCOS AYALA, Airports Property Specialist II
Airports Department
SUBJECT
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Approve the First Amendment to the Non-Exclusive Transportation Network Company Airport Permit and Agreement between the City of Fresno and Lyft Inc., and Uber Technologies, Inc., respectively, to extend the term of their agreements for an additional three years. The potential revenue of both agreements for the additional years is $1,643,100. Total anticipated revenue during the full term of both agreements is approximately $2,788,311. (Council District 4)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve and authorize the Director of Aviation to execute a First Amendment to the Non-Exclusive Transportation Network Company (TNC) Airport Permit and Agreement between the City of Fresno and Lyft, Inc. (Lyft), and the City of Fresno and Uber Technologies, Inc. (Uber) to allow for the continuation of ridesharing services at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Airports Department (Airports) currently has a Non-Exclusive Transportation Network Company Airport Permit and Agreement (Agreement) with Lyft and Uber, respectively, ending on June 30, 2024. Executing these Amendments will extend the term of Lyft and Uber's Agreements to June 30, 2027, with two one-year extensions at Airports' discretion. Lyft and Uber provide ridesharing services and are another ground transportation option available for passengers arriving or departing FAT.
BACKGROUND
Lyft and Uber are Transportation Network Companies (TNC), commonly known as ridesharing companies, which provide ground transportation services by matching drivers through apps on smartphones with individuals seeking rides. Airports entered into Agreements with Lyft and Uber in 2019. The Agreements established...
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