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 under which removed chauffeurs can re-apply. The changes aim to improve driver retention, which is recognized as important for tourism. Specifically, it increases the allowable number of traffic violations in the preceding year from two to three before a chauffeur is deemed ineligible, and it changes permanent removal to suspension for certain offenses like failure to use established rates or refusal to transport a passenger. Chauffeurs removed permanently under specific conditions may regain eligibility after one year if they re-enroll in and complete the required training program. The ordinance passed first reading on June 2, 2026, was forwarded with a favorable recommendation as corrected by the Aviation and Seaport Committee on July 13, 2026, and is pending BCC Assignment with an Agenda Date of September 1, 2026.