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Council extends taxi-franchise ordinance through Aug. 31 or sooner to cover convention period
Summary
Facing an expiring taxi-franchise ordinance and the upcoming Democratic National Convention, the council extended existing taxi franchise authority to Aug. 31 (or sooner if new franchises are awarded) to avoid a lapse in regulated service during the convention period.
The Los Angeles City Council approved an extension of the city's taxi‑franchise ordinance to Aug. 31, with an “or sooner” clause allowing the extension to end earlier if new franchises are awarded. The vote on item 11, as amended, was 12-0.
The Department of Transportation told the council the current ordinance was set to expire March 31 and staff were in the middle of an RFP…
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