Council approves emergency ordinance creating driver resource center and clarifies ride fee rules

Jul 24, 2026

Portland City Council amended and adopted an emergency ordinance to clarify applicability of ride fees and to establish a drivers resource center to assist TNC drivers with deactivation and account issues; sponsors and driver advocates said the changes address urgent deactivation concerns.

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Council amended an existing code change to add definitions and operational clarity for a driver's resource center for transportation network company (TNC) drivers and then adopted the ordinance with an emergency clause.

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