TO: San Francisco Taxi Drivers and Color Schemes
SFO Rules and Regulations include a fee of $134 for failing an inspection at GTU. While this has been a rule for a long time, SFO did not consistently enforce it. Effective immediately, SFO will begin charging this fee to operators who fail inspection.
The GTU inspection covers the same points as the 19-point inspection required by SFMTA. Additionally, most points can be easily inspected by the operator prior to presenting at GTU. SFO strongly encourages all operators to ensure the California Bureau of Automotive Repair-certified facility which conducts their 19-point inspection is thorough and that you conduct your own visual check prior to your SFO inspection. This will ensure effective use of both your and the GTU staff’s time and avoid the charging of failed inspection fees.
Please contact the GTU office at gtu@flysfo.com with any questions.
Seth Morgan
Senior Transportation Planner
SFO Landside Operations