A. Unless the city determines there are problems that merit additional audits, then not more than twice per calendar year, the city may audit each taxicab company’s and TNC’s records to review compliance with this chapter. Each audit will be limited to records relating to no more than twenty randomly selected taxicab or TNC drivers operating a taxicab or TNC vehicle pursuant to this chapter. Drivers shall be randomly selected by the city. In the event the audit reveals discrepancies in the records reviewed, the city may, in its sole discretion, audit all of the taxicab company’s and TNC’s records related to taxicab or TNC drivers operating in the city and compliance with this chapter.

B. For the purpose of the random selection of drivers for an audit pursuant to subsection A of this section, upon the request of the city, a taxicab company or TNC shall, within five working days, provide the city a complete list of all drivers currently affiliated with the taxicab company or TNC and operating a taxicab or TNC vehicle pursuant to this chapter. At the option of the TNC or taxicab company, in lieu of providing driver’s names, the TNC or taxicab company may provide the city other driver identification so long as each identification is unique to the driver it identifies.

C. Each taxicab company and TNC must retain records providing evidence of compliance with this chapter for a minimum of six years from effective date of their current for-hire license. Such records shall include, but are not limited to, driver’s criminal and driving histories, vehicle inspection reports, proof of insurance for taxicab companies, TNCs, and their affiliated drivers, and records of all trips made by all drivers.

D. The audit shall occur at City Hall, 2930 Wetmore Avenue, Everett, Washington; provided, that the city may in its discretion agree to an alternative location.

E. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the city may require each taxicab company and TNC to produce records at any time to investigate a specific complaint regarding compliance with this chapter. (Ord. 3553-17 § 11, 2017.)