PURPOSE:To study issues of taxicab charges, fares, and regulation including vehicle and driver standards.
COMPOSITION: Seven members. One member of the Common Council appointed by the Common Council President; one member of the public to be appointed by the Common Council President; three members representing the taxicab industry including one to be designated by Yellow Cab Cooperative, one to be designated by American United Taxicab Services, and one independent driver to be appointed by the Common Council President; one member to be designated by the President of the Greater Milwaukee Convention and Visitors Bureau (Visit Milwaukee); one member to be designated by the Milwaukee County Transit System. All members serve two-year terms.
Due to the nature of the business conducted by this body, members are required to file a Statement of Economic Interests with the Board of Ethics.
CREATING AUTHORITY: Common Council File Number 080563
SALARY: None
STAFFING: Ms. Joanna Polanco, 286-2366
LAST UPDATED: February 7, 2011