Taxicab Lease Agreement Template

Carrier Name and DBA(s)

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CPCN

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TAXICAB LEASE AGREEMENT

THIS TAXICAB LEASE AGREEMENT (“Lease”) made this _____ day of ______________,

between (Carrier Name) ___________________, with its principal place of business at (Carrier

Address)______________________________(hereinafter referred to as “LEASING

COMPANY/CARRIER”), and____________________, an independent contractor/employee,

with his/her principal residence located at____________________________, hereinafter

referred to as “LESSEE/DRIVER”.

WHEREAS, LEASING COMPANY/CARRIER is an intrastate for hire common motor

carrier operating under a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN _____) issued

by the Transportation Authority of Nevada;

WHEREAS, LEASING COMPANY/CARRIER is the owner of taxicabs and other

vehicles;

WHEREAS, LESSEE/DRIVER desires to lease from LEASING COMPANY/CARRIER

a vehicle and other services under the term and conditions herein set forth; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to confirm their understanding in writing.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants herein

contained and other good and valuable consideration, the parties agree as follows:

1. LEASE. LESSEE/DRIVER agrees to lease from LEASING COMPANY/CARRIER a

taxicab with the name, insignia, certificate number, and painted in the approved color

scheme of LEASING COMPANY/CARRIER (the “Leased Taxicab”). At the

commencement of this lease, LEASING COMPANY/CARRIER shall deliver the Leased

Taxicab in good working order, properly licensed, and with a full tank of fuel. LEASING

COMPANY/CARRIER shall equip the Leased Taxicab with a radio, taximeter,

identifying decals, seals and other equipment required by applicable federal, state, and

local laws and ordinances (collectively the “Regulatory Authorities”).

2. TAXICAB FEES, LICENSING. LEASING COMPANY/CARRIER shall maintain and

pay for all operating licenses, taxes, and fees on the Leased Taxicab. At times other than

Lease Periods (as defined below), LEASING COMPANY/CARRIER may either use the

Leased Taxicab itself or lease the Leased Taxicab to other lessees.

3. OWNERSHIP, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR. LEASING COMPANY/CARRIER is

the owner of the Leased Taxicab, which is in a good mechanical condition and meets the

requirements for operating taxicabs in the location where the taxicab will be operated. All

vehicle maintenance, including regularly scheduled service, shall be LEASING

COMPANY/CARRIER’S responsibility.

LEASING COMPANY/CARRIER: ___________________________________ 1 of 7

LESSEE/DRIVER: _______________________________

UNIT/CAB#: __________

4. INSURANCE. Insurance will be provided by LEASING COMPANY/CARRIER in an

amount sufficient to meet regulatory requirements pursuant to NAC 706.191.

5. LEASE PERIOD. Each period LESSEE/DRIVER uses the Leased Taxicab shall be

deemed a separate Lease Period (“Lease Period”). Each Lease Period will be determined

by LESSEE/DRIVER and LEASING COMPANY/CARRIER and will be indicated on

Exhibit A. LESSEE/DRIVER shall not, however, operate the taxicab for more than 12

hours in any 24- hour period. This Lease shall serve as a master lease agreement, which

will govern each and every Lease Period.

6. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLEASING. LESSEE/DRIVER shall not transfer, assign,

sublease or otherwise enter into an agreement to lease the taxicab to another person, nor

shall LESSEE’S rights be subject to encumbrance or subject to the claims of his or her

creditors.

7. OPERATING AUTHORITY. LEASING COMPANY/CARRIER is a certificated carrier

and services provided by LESSEE/DRIVER are regulated by appropriate regulatory

authorities. LESSEE/DRIVER’S use of the Leased Taxicab shall be in a manner

authorized by LEASING COMPANY/CARRIERS’S certificate to operate AND the

LEASING COMPANY/CARRIER’S Tariff.

8. RENTAL FEE. In consideration of the use of the Leased Taxicab, LESSEE/DRIVER

agrees to pay a Rental Fee to LEASING COMPANY/CARRIER in the amount set forth

on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

9. SECURITY DEPOSIT. In addition to the rental payment, LESSEE/DRIVER will pay to

LEASING COMPANY/CARRIER, at or before commencement of the initial Lease

Period, a security deposit in the amount of $ _________. LEASING

COMPANY/CARRIER shall have the right, prior to or upon termination of this Lease, to

deduct from said security deposit any amount due to LEASING COMPANY/CARRIER

necessary repairs to the vehicles. Said security deposit must be maintained by the

LEASING COMPANY/CARRIER in an account separate from the carrier’s operating

account. Said security deposit, less proper deductions, shall be returned to

LESSEE/DRIVER not later than ten (10) days after the termination of this Lease. Pursuant

to NAC 706.3752, any deductions must be itemized and in writing, and supported by

receipts that evidences the repairs to the taxicab in an amount equal to amount deducted,

and provided to the LESSEE/DRIVER upon return of the remaining security deposit.

10. RELATIONSHIP. Neither party is the partner, joint venturer, agent or representative of the

other party. LEASING COMPANY/CARRIER and LESSEE/DRIVER acknowledge and

agree that between them exists the relationship of mutual contractual benefit.

11. TRIP SHEETS. At the end of each daily shift LESSEE/DRIVER must provide the

LEASING COMPANY/CARRIER with the completed trip sheets for that shift.

12. DAILY VEHICLE INSPECTION. In order to keep the Leased Taxicab in good mechanical

condition, LESSEE/DRIVER shall inspect the Leased Taxicab at the beginning and end of

LEASING COMPANY/CARRIER: ___________________________________ 2 of 7

LESSEE/DRIVER: _______________________________

UNIT/CAB#: __________

each shift and document on a daily inspection sheet to be submitted daily and report any

condition requiring repair or maintenance to LEASING COMPANY/CARRIER.

13. NO PERSONAL USE. The Leased Taxicab is for commercial use only and may not be

utilized for the personal use of the LESSEE/DRIVER.

14. REPLACEMENT VEHICLE. In the event that any repair or maintenance takes more than

eight (8) hours in any week, LEASING COMPANY/CARRIER shall attempt to provide a

replacement Leased Taxicab, if available. If a replacement Leased Taxicab is not available,

then LESSEE/DRIVER shall be entitled to a pro-rata refund of the Rental Fee, if

applicable. Repairs and maintenance on Leased Taxicabs must be performed at LEASING

COMPANY/CARRIER’S facilities, unless prior written authorization is obtained from

Leasing Company to have the repairs and maintenance done elsewhere. LESSEE/DRIVER

shall be responsible for the cost if unauthorized repair and/or maintenance, and for all

damages caused thereby.

15. REGULATORY AUTHORITIES. This Lease does not relieve LEASING

COMPANY/CARRIER from its duties and responsibilities under NRS Chapter 706 or

NAC Chapter 706. LESSEE/DRIVER and LEASING COMPANY/CARRIER are subject

to the jurisdiction of the Nevada Transportation Authority of Nevada and shall comply with

all federal rules, regulations, ordinances, administrative codes, health and safety provisions

and statutes in the operation of the Leased Taxicab. In the event of a violation of such

laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, administrative codes, health and safety provisions and

statutes, the Nevada Transportation Authority of Nevada may take enforcement action

against LESSEE/DRIVER and LEASING COMPANY/CARRIER. Both the

LESSEE/DRIVER and LEASING COMPANY/CARRIER are subject to all laws and

regulations relating to the operation of a taxicab which have been established by the

Nevada Transportation Authority (as set forth in Nevada Revised Statutes and Nevada

Administrative Code Chapters 706) and other regulatory agencies and that a violation of

those laws and regulations will breach the agreement.

16. MEDICAL AND DRIVING HISTORY. To ensure compliance with the provisions of

NAC 706.3751, before this LEASE AGREEMENT can be deemed approved, the

LESSEE/DRIVER must provide to the LEASING COMPANY/CARRIER:

a. A certificate from a licensed physician which is dated not more than 90 days before

the date on which the LESSEE/DRIVER begins to lease a taxicab from the

certificate holder pursuant to NRS 706.473, which demonstrates that the employee

or independent contractor is physically qualified to operate a commercial motor

vehicle in accordance with 49 C.F.R. § 391.43; and

b. A copy of the driving record of the LESSEE/DRIVER obtained from the

Department which demonstrates that the LESSEE/DRIVER has not, within past the

3 years:

i. Been convicted of driving under the influence of an intoxicating liquor or a

controlled substance;

LEASING COMPANY/CARRIER: ___________________________________ 3 of 7

LESSEE/DRIVER: _______________________________

UNIT/CAB#: __________

ii. Been convicted of reckless driving;

iii. Been convicted of failing to stop and remain at the scene of an accident; or

iv. Failed to keep a written promise to appear in court for any offense.

17. MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS. The LEASING COMPANY/CARRIER must maintain

driver qualification files (for the LESSEE/DRIVER), trip sheets (for the

LESSEE/DRIVER), and vehicle maintenance files (for the Leased Taxicab) as required

pursuant to the NRS and NAC Chapters 706.

18. WARRANTY. LESSEE/DRIVER warrants that he or she possesses, and at all times

during the term of this Lease, and any renewals or extensions hereof, shall possess, the

proper driver’s license to lawfully operate a taxicab as required by the appropriate

regulatory authorities. LESSEE/DRIVER agrees to comply with all local, state, and federal

laws and ordinances of Regulatory Authorities relating to the operation of motor vehicles

and taxicabs. LESSEE/DRIVER warrants that only he or she shall drive the Leased taxicab

during the Leased Period.

19. REPORT OF ACCIDENTS/CRIMES. LESSEE/DRIVER must give LEASING

COMPANY/CARRIER, through LEASING COMPANY/CARRIER’S authorized agents

and/or employees, immediate radio notice of violent crime (in which the

LESSEE/DRIVER is the victim) or any accident, loss or claim in which LESSEE/DRIVER

is involved, or as soon thereafter as is reasonably possible.

20. HOURS OFOPERATION. The LESSEE/DRIVER shall not operate the taxicab for more

than 12 hours in any 24-hour period.

21. RETURN OF TAXICAB. The LESSEE/DRIVER must return the taxicab to the LEASING

COMPANY/CARRIER at the end of each shift to allow the LEASING

COMPANY/CARRIER to comply with the requirements of NAC 706.380.

22. TERMINATION. LEASING COMPANY/CARRIER shall have the right, but not the

obligation, to immediately terminate this Lease at any time in the event that

LESSEE/DRIVER:

a. Fails to pay the Rental Fee or any fines, penalties, towing, booting, or impounded

fees or charges;

b. Fails to maintain a proper drivers license;

c. Fails to timely report any accident;

d. Encumbers, assigns, subleases, or otherwise enters into an agreement to lease the

Leased Taxicab to another person;

e. Fails to return the Leased taxicab in good condition with a full tank of gas;

f. Violates any rule or regulation of the Nevada Transportation Authority;

g. Violates any rule or regulation of the Airport Authority of Washoe County;

h. Drives the Leased Taxicab under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol;

i. Fails to submit to a breath or urine test upon objective facts, that LESSEE/DRIVER

is under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol;

j. Fails to sign the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT at the beginning of each Lease Period;

LEASING COMPANY/CARRIER: ___________________________________ 4 of 7

LESSEE/DRIVER: _______________________________

UNIT/CAB#: __________

k. Is convicted of any felony or misdemeanor for driving under the influence of drugs

and/or alcohol;

l. Gives one (1) day’s notice of intention not to enter into an additional Lease Period;

m. Allows an unauthorized person to drive the Leased Taxicab during the Lease

Period.

Notwithstanding any of the above causes for termination, LEASING

COMPANY/CARRIER shall have the right to terminate, at will, the Lease upon giving

one (1) day’s written notice to LESSEE/DRIVER of LEASING

COMPANY/CARRIER’S intention to terminate, the Lease. Termination hereunder

shall be effective one (1) day after giving written notice.

A failure by LEASING COMPANY/CARRIER to terminate this Lease shall not

constitute a waiver of LEASING COMPANY/CARRIER’S right to terminate this

Lease for any subsequent violations on the same or other grounds by

LESSEE/DRIVER.

23. NEVADA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY APPROVAL. A LEASING

COMPANY/CARRIER’S lease agreement is not deemed effective until approved by the

Nevada Transportation Authority. This Lease shall be deemed to be modified by the

Authority, as necessary, to conform to said statutes and regulations and changes thereto.

24. RETENTION OF LEASE AGREEMENT. The LEASING COMPANY/CARRIER must

retain copies of each lease agreement for a minimum of three years.

25. ATTORNEY’S FEES. In the event of any dispute between the LESSEE/DRIVER and

LEASING COMPANY/CARRIER relating to this Lease, the prevailing party shall be

entitled to recover from the other party all reasonable attorney’s fees and other reasonable

costs incurred by the prevailing Party in connection therewith and in pursuing and

collecting remedies, relief and damages.

26. GOVERNING LAW. This agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with and through

application of the laws of the State of Nevada.

27. RELEASE AND INDEMNITY OF ALL CLAIMS. The LEASING

COMPANY/CARRIER and the LESSEE/DRIVER does for itself, its heirs, executors,

administrators, successors and assigns, hereby release, remise, and forever discharge the

State of Nevada, the Nevada Transportation Authority, the Nevada Attorney General, and

each of their members, agents, and employees in their individual and representative

capacities, from any and all manner of actions, causes of action, suits, debts, judgments,

executions, claims and demands whatsoever, known or unknown, in law or equity, which

LEASING COMPANY/CARRIER and the LESSEE/DRIVER ever had, now has, may

have, or claim to have against any or all of said entities or individuals arising out of or by

reason of the processing or investigation of or other action relating to this agreement.

Furthermore, LEASING COMPANY/CARRIER and the LESSEE/DRIVER hereby agrees

LEASING COMPANY/CARRIER: ___________________________________ 5 of 7

LESSEE/DRIVER: _______________________________

UNIT/CAB#: __________

to indemnify, hold harmless and defend, not excluding the State’s right to participate, the State of

Nevada, the Nevada Transportation Authority, the Nevada Attorney General, and each of their

members, agents, and employees in their individual and representative capacities from any and all

claims, suits, and actions, brought by anyone associated with this application, or by any third party,

against the agencies or persons named in this paragraph, arising out of the submission, investigation

and deliberation concerning this agreement, and against any and all liabilities, expenses, damages,

charges and costs, including court costs and attorneys’ fees, which may be sustained by the persons

and agencies named in this paragraph as a result of said claims, suits and actions.

28. COMPLETE AGREEMENT. This Lease constitutes the entire lease, agreement, and

understanding between the parties as to the subject matter hereto, and merges all prior

discussions between them. None of the parties shall be bound by any conditions,

definitions, warranties, understandings or representations other than expressly provided

herein.

Executed in duplicate this day of , 202___.

LEASING COMPANY/CARRIER: ________________________________________________

By (for LEASING COMPANY/CARRIER): ________________________________

LESSEE/DRIVER: _____________________________________________________________

LEASING COMPANY/CARRIER: ___________________________________ 6 of 7

LESSEE/DRIVER: _______________________________

UNIT/CAB#: __________

EXHIBIT “A” TO THE EXECUTED TAXICAB LEASE AGREEMENT

RENTAL FEE AND LATE FEES

RENTAL FEES

12-HOUR PERIOD ONE WEEK PERIOD ONE-MONTH PERIOD

$ per hour $ per hour/week $ per hour/month

MILEAGE LIMITS

12-HOUR PERIOD ONE WEEK PERIOD ONE-MONTH PERIOD

LATE FEES

An additional fee of $_____________will be charged for all miles traveled in excess

of such limits.

Seven (7) day weekly rental charge for 24 hours during a designated calendar week for

seven days.

Date Unit/Cab Lease Amt. Lessee

LEASING COMPANY:

By (for LESSOR):

Lessor's Signature

LEASING COMPANY/CARRIER: ___________________________________ 7 of 7

LESSEE/DRIVER: _______________________________

UNIT/CAB#: __________