San Antonio City Council voted to approve an ordinance to allow peer-to-peer vehicle sharing companies to operate at the San Antonio International Airport during its Nov. 21 meeting.

In a nutshell

According to city documents, the ordinance authorizes an agreement between peer-to-peer transportation companies and SA Airport to allow vehicle owners to rent their vehicles to patrons through an online application.

To participate in peer-to-peer vehicle sharing, owners must:

• Operate within the peer-to-peer network
• Pass the company’s trust and safety screenings
• Pass a criminal background and public records search
• Operate in designated areas only
• Maintain a clean and safe vehicle

The agreement has an initial term of one year with an option to extend the contract for two additional one-year periods. SA Airport will receive 10% of gross receipts, which will be deposited into the Airport Operating and Maintenance Fund.

Stay tuned

Once implemented, travelers arriving at SA Airport will be able to make reservations for vehicle sharing services through the operator’s website, mobile application or platform, and pick up the vehicle in the designated peer-to-peer area.