Checker Cab representatives urge council to crack down on unlicensed downtown taxis
Checker Cab officials and drivers told council that unlicensed, uninsured drivers are impersonating taxis around hotels and event venues, posing safety and economic risks; they asked for enforcement and outreach to encourage drivers to join the regulated industry.
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Representatives of Checker Cab and independent drivers told Detroit City Council that a growing number of unlicensed vehicles are operating as taxis downtown during large events, charging passengers without background checks or commercial insurance. The speakers said rogue operators use makeshift signage, sometimes direct passengers to ATMs, and cause both safety risks and lost revenue for regulated companies.
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