Taxi Companies Face Licensing Changes
Three local taxi companies could face considerably higher fees in 1999 if the city approves a measure today to transfer licensing responsibilities to the county.
Sheriff’s Department officials in San Clemente are asking the City Council to consider joining the Orange County Transportation Authority Taxi Program, which aims to streamline services by offering one-stop licensing services.
The county program also would take over cab inspections, background checks of drivers and drug testing.
The proposal would raise company fees from $150 to $1,000 a year and driver fees from $50 to $75 each. The county would also require companies without valid city licenses to pay an initial $3,000 fee.
The city’s $100 annual vehicle fee would be eliminated and its staff members are negotiating with the transportation authority to reduce the $1,000 fee to $250 for the first year.
The meeting will begin at 7 p.m., 100 Avenida Presidio.
Information: (714) 361-8322.
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