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Oregon City approves 60-day temporary fare increase for Sassy's Cab after extended debate
Summary
After extended debate about a proposed $7 minimum fare and whether the city should regulate taxi rates, the Oregon City Commission approved a temporary 60-day fare increase for Sassy's Cab and directed staff to investigate other providers and licensing enforcement.
The Oregon City Commission approved a temporary 60-day fare increase for Sassy's Cab on a motion to grant the company’s requested rate changes while staff investigates other for‑hire providers operating in the city and possible enforcement steps.
The action follows an extended public discussion in which Jim O'Connor, owner of Sassy's Cab, described sustained financial pressure on his company and drivers, and urged the commission to allow a higher minimum fare to cover long drives and slow downtown call density. "We have many drivers that are dedicated that work 5, 6, 7 days a week, 10, 12 hours a day that they could show…
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