TAXICAB ORDINANCE UPDATE 11/28/12 7:00a DMF

IN THE FIRST COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE IN 66 YEARS, THE HOLLISTER CITY COUNCIL HAS APPROVED AN UPDATE TO THE TAXICAB ORDINANCE. TAXICAB OWNERS AE NO LONGER REQUIRED TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF “PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY” TO APPLY FOR A TAXICAB LICENSE. THE OTHER CHANGES TO THE ORDINANCE WERE MOSTLY UPDATES ON PREVIOUS POLICY TO BRING IT IN LINE WITH MODERN TECHNOLOGY. THE ORDINANCE ALSO IRONED OUT THE DEFINITION OF A TAXICAB FOR HOLLISTER. AT A FUTURE MEETING, COUNCIL MEMBERS WILL LOOK TO ADOPTING FEES FOR AN OWNER’S PERMIT AND A DRIVER’S LICENSE THAT WILL OFFSET THE COST OF THE NEW ORDINANCE.