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Austin-Bergstrom International AirportGround Transportation Fees

Carlton Thomas, CAPPAirport Landside Access Manager

Initial Assessment• In early 2017, AUS initiated an assessment of all Ground

Transportation fees.• AUS was experiencing costs of over $3M annually to

operate its GT program.• Revenue generated to cover those costs were only

$900,000.• GT fees had not been evaluated in over 20 years, in some

cases.• The shortfall in cost recovery led to utilizing over $2M in

parking revenues to subsidize the GT operation.• As an airport that was experiencing significant growth,

those revenues could otherwise be used to accommodate airport growth, improve facilities for all customers and pay debts.

• All GT modes would be evaluated to bring their fee schedules in line with current needs.

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Considerations• Existing fees seemed very random with no clear

reasoning to support them.• Fee types to be evaluated:

– Permit Fees - Administrative Fees– Trip Fees - Special Event Permit Fees

• Base new fees on Cost Recovery• Current Fees (per trip):

– Taxicabs - $1.00– TNCs - $1.00– Limousines - $2.50– Hotel Shuttles - $2.50– Charter Vans/Shared Ride Shuttles - $2.50– Charter Buses - $15.00

Airport City Taxis Limos

ORD Chicago $4/trip $18/trip

DFW Dallas $4/trip $4.43/trip

DAL Dallas $2.5/trip $2.5/trip

DEN Denver $4.57/trip $2.37/trip

LAS Las Vegas $2/trip $4/trip

PHX Phoenix $4/trip $6/trip

MIA Miami $2/trip $3/trip

IAH Houston $2.75/trip $1.5/trip

SEA Seattle $2.5/trip $4.65/trip

MDW Chicago $4/trip $18/trip

BOS Boston $2.25 $3.75/trip


Cost Recovery – Factors ConsideredItems to be considered by using the Cost Recovery method:• Staff Costs– Direct– Indirect

• Facilities– GTSA– Roadway/curbside

• Prescribed Routes• Allocated Curbspace

• Resources:– GTMS– Security System


Formula 1) Impacts to Infrastructure

a) Use of Facilitiesb) Space needs/allocationsc) O&M Costsd) Materiel use and coste) Additional resources

2) Costs (Direct/Indirect):a) Staff time cleaning & maintaining buildings/lotsb) IT Support; Hardware & software; and other C&C

3) Ensure GT Operators Share Costs Equitably

4) Analyze Results – Make Recommendationsa) Vehicle size/capacity vs. Industry typeb) Incremental Implementation

Capital DepreciationFacility Development costPresidential Blvd.Freight, Rental Car, Hotel & Employee

Operating ExpensesDirect (GT) Staff CostsIndirect (Management) Staff CostFacility Services Staff CostField/Building Maint. Staff CostField/Building Maint. Material CostOther Commodities & Contractuals

Total Annual Cost


OBJECT FY 18 PROPOSED FEES

FY 19 PROPOSED FEES

FY 20 PROPOSED FEES

FY 21 PROPOSED FEES

FY 22 PROPOSED FEES

GT Admin Fee $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00

Special EventPermit

$25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00

Operating Permit

1 to 8 Passenger $150.00 $150.00 $150.00 $150.00 $150.00

> 8 Passenger $200.00 $200.00 $200.00 $200.00 $200.00

Trip Fees

1 to 8 Passenger(Taxi)

$2.00 $2.50 $3.00 $3.50 Cost Recovery

1 to 8 Passenger (Limo)

$3.50 $3.50 $3.50 $3.50 Cost Recovery

9 to 23 Passenger $3.50 $4.00 $4.50 $5.00 Cost Recovery

>23 Passenger $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 Cost Recovery


Transportation Network Company Fees• Local regulation preempted by

new Texas State Law• “Reasonable Fee” guidance:

4 Options Provided under Rulemaking Process1. Existing Fees2. Cost Recovery approach with market-based returns3. Adopt market-based rates in effect at airports with similar characteristics4. Airport and TNC may enter into agreement to determine reasonable market-based

fees• First Step – Conduct Cost Recovery Analysis• Conduct Negotiations• Implement agreed-upon fee and re-evaluate annually


Conclusion – Moving Forward• Re-evaluate GT fees system-wide after the 2021-22 budget

cycle.• Consider subdividing the 9 to 23 passenger category:– 9 to 16 passenger– 17 to 23 passenger

• Monetizing the Curb:– Terminal curb access is highly desirable– Drop-off fee


Questions?Carlton Thomas, CAPPAirport Landside Access ManagerAustin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)[email protected](512) 530-7586

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