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Taxi operators press board for rate-review support; confusion remains on ordinance effective date and notice
Summary
Taxi operators asked the Passenger Vehicle Record Board to support a proposed fare increase and to clarify whether a recently passed rate ordinance is effective.
Taxi industry representatives told the Passenger Vehicle Record Board on Nov. 6 they are seeking support for a prospective fare increase and expressed confusion over whether a recently passed ordinance increasing rates is in effect.
Jonathan Easter of New Taxi said he had met with Chris Anderson and Councilman Ron Elliott and sought the board—s help in recommending a rate increase to City Council; he presented comparative market research showing Chattanooga fares trailing other cities. "I—ve been actively…
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