Staff Analysis of the Legislation
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This legislation moves the registration, regulation, and licensing of all limo, taxicab, for-hire services, or transportation referral services to the Department of Public Safety if they begin operation after July 1, 2014. Local governments will be prohibited from adopting an ordinance requiring a certificate of public necessity or a medallion for taxicab, limo, or ride-share services after July 1, 2014.
The governing authority of a county or municipal airport remains authorized to regulate the network and establish fees so long as they are not in excess of the airport's cost of permitting and regulating.
This legislation also provides for other reporting and insurance requirements on the part of the transportation referral service and driver. It provides for fair rates and minimum requirements for use of technology in the calculation of fairs.
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| Short Note:
Uber Bill |
