AMEND DRIVER REQUIREMENTS UNDER AMBASSADOR CAB PROGRAM

Aviation and Seaport Committee · 2026-07-13 · ordinance

This ordinance, File Number 252077, amends Miami-Dade County Code Sections 31-83 and 31-304 concerning the Ambassador Cab Program. It revises provisions for the temporary and permanent removal of chauffeurs, modifies eligibility requirements, and outlines conditions for regaining eligibility after removal. The changes aim to improve driver retention. The ordinance passed first reading on June 2, 2026, and was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation as corrected on July 13, 2026. A second reading is pending BCC assignment. The ordinance revises the number of violations leading to suspension from two to three in the preceding year and changes permanent removal for failure to use established rates or refusal to transport a passenger to a deemed ineligible status, allowing for re-application after one year if training requirements are met. Public comment is not stated in this document.