Alderman Bohl has been named chair of a seven-member review board to study issues of taxicab charges, fares and regulation including vehicle and driver standards. Alderman Bohl had previously chaired the city’s Taxicab Task Force.
Alderman Bohl said the board will make written recommendations related to specific actions and policies that can be taken or adopted to improve taxicab services in the City of Milwaukee.
A “perfect storm” of factors spurred the idea for the review board, including large increases in fuel prices in recent years, continued emphasis on boosting tourism in Milwaukee, and the need to provide citizens with reliable, affordable quality transit options, Alderman Bohl said.
“Excellent taxicab service is an integral part of serving visitors coming to Milwaukee and enhancing or detracting from the image of Milwaukee in the eyes of visitors,” he said. “Also, thousands of Milwaukee residents, including persons with disabilities and the elderly, rely on affordable taxicab service to assure access to health care, grocery stores and other commercial enterprises.”
Membership includes local taxicab industry representatives, a representative of VISIT Milwaukee, a citizen and a representative of the Milwaukee County Program for Persons with Disabilities.
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