Summary
An ordinance amendment to Chapter 82 would update the city's rules for taxis and other for-hire vehicles.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Operators would pay permit fees and carry $1 million per incident insurance.
Riders and for-hire vehicle operators who would operate under updated rules.
Small businesses could face burdensome requirements if rules are too strict.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Aldermen - Sep 8, 2026
An ordinance amendment to Chapter 82 would update the city's rules for taxis and other for-hire vehicles.
Board of Aldermen - Apr 14, 2026
A draft ordinance would regulate pedicabs, horse-drawn carriages and pedal-pub-style vehicles in the historic district, including $1M/$3M insurance requirements. A new business, Bear Crawl Tours, asked the Board not to overburden small operators — and downtown residents want more input.
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