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Council reviews overhaul of taxi ordinance to accommodate ride‑hail services
Summary
City staff proposed repealing and replacing Baker City's taxi ordinance to incorporate transportation network companies (TNCs) such as Uber, clarifying licensing, fees and insurance requirements for drivers while seeking council feedback on fee structure and vehicle licensing.
Baker City staff on Feb. 11 recommended a full repeal and replacement of the city's taxi ordinance to permit ride‑share operations and clarify licensing and fee rules for transportation network companies (TNCs).
The draft ordinance draws from the City of Corvallis model but strips provisions not applicable to Baker City, staff said. Key changes flagged for council discussion included…
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