Vehicles-for-hire ordinance
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Last discussed Mar 5, 2026.
Public comments (7)
Veteran pedicab rider asked that pedicabs be treated differently from golf carts, worried out-of-area riders will squeeze out the 'romantic' pedicab niche.
City Commission Regular Meeting on - Mar 5, 2026 · 1:49:37 →Called the situation 'out of control,' backed the 100-permit pilot and million-dollar insurance given intoxicated riders at 1 a.m.
City Commission Regular Meeting on - Mar 5, 2026 · 1:53:02 →Former pedicab operator asked for a carve-out for the pedal/e-bike taxi industry and enforcement help against out-of-town operators at Tortuga.
City Commission Regular Meeting on - Mar 5, 2026 · 1:52:54 →Golf cart/shuttle operator mostly came about parking tickets near the Elbo Room — the mayor redirected him to staff, but he later argued higher insurance would put carts off the road.
City Commission Regular Meeting on - Mar 5, 2026 · 2:00:37 →Attorney for Cart Concierge thanked staff but argued $1M insurance is excessive, would put single-cart operators out of business, and would push permitting to other counties.
City Commission Regular Meeting on - Mar 5, 2026 · 2:06:03 →Local operator of five carts said insurance is necessary but urged the city to work with operators rather than price them out.
City Commission Regular Meeting on - Mar 5, 2026 · 2:32:32 →Pedicab operator worried higher insurance will drive operators away; asked for a visible permit marker so local operators aren't undercut by out-of-town rivals.
City Commission Regular Meeting on - Mar 5, 2026 · 2:40:30 →