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Passenger Vehicle Record Board approves transfer of taxi privilege and temporary permit for Richard Bridgeman
Summary
At its Aug. 7 meeting, the Chattanooga Passenger Vehicle Record Board approved the transfer of a taxi privilege to Richard Bridgeman and granted him a temporary driver permit; the board postponed action on alleged violations while a name-related lawsuit remains pending.
The Chattanooga Passenger Vehicle Record Board on Thursday, Aug. 7 approved the transfer of taxi privilege T908 to Richard Bridgeman and granted Bridgeman a temporary driver permit, the board said at the meeting.
Board Chair called for approval of the minutes and the transfer of privileges; the board voted “aye” and the motions carried. Inspector reported one new driver permit issued for Bridgeman of Nooga Taxi and said “All fees and paperwork paid and completed.” The inspector also reported the transfer of privilege T908 from J. Easter (Jonathan Easter) to Richard Bridgeman, with all required fees and paperwork paid.
The board approved a motion to grant Bridgeman a temporary permit. No mover or seconder was named in the public record; the board’s roll call was recorded as “aye” with no opposing votes stated and the motions were announced as carried.
During public comment, Jonathan Easter, of Nooga Taxi, asked whether outstanding violations and any enforcement review were encompassed by an ongoing lawsuit between Mercury Taxi and Mercury Transportation. The board said it would withhold further action on Mercury Transportation until the court resolves that case. Inspector and board members confirmed the board was awaiting the court ruling and would not take up additional enforcement regarding that company while the lawsuit is pending.
No additional fines, conditions on the transfer, or details about the length or conditions of the temporary permit were specified in the meeting record. The board adjourned at the end of the session.
Votes at the meeting included routine approval of minutes and the two licensing actions described above. No vote tallies by member name were recorded in the transcript; votes were announced collectively as “aye” and declared carried.
