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Resident says local taxi rose minimum fare without city approval; staff to meet owner
Summary
A resident told the Oregon City Commission that Sassy's Cab has raised its minimum fare to $7 without appearing before the city. City staff said they have arranged to meet the owner and will return the matter to the commission within the next two meetings.
Karen Redston told the Oregon City Commission that a neighborreported SassyCabs had raised its flat minimum to $7, turning what had been a $5.30 trip into a $7.30 fare. She said the change appeared to be in effect locally after a Portland decision and television coverage but that the company had not come before the commission to obtain approval.
"My neighbor took the cab Saturday, and he's upped it back up to $7 flat fee to get in and shut the door," Redston said, adding that many regular riders cannot afford what she called an unregulated increase.
City staff told the commission they have been in contact with the owner, have a tentative meeting scheduled and will bring the matter back to the commission for formal action. "He actually initiated the call to me, so we shall be bringing this matter before the city commission, probably within the next two commission meetings," said staff in the public record.
Commissioners and commenters emphasized enforcement and consumer protections in the interim. Staff said they will verify the currently posted fare and require the company to comply with the city's established rates until the commission takes further action.
The matter was raised during the meeting's general public‑comment period; commissioners asked staff to report back with findings and any recommended enforcement steps at the next available meeting.
