AMEND DRIVER REQUIREMENTS UNDER AMBASSADOR CAB PROGRAM

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

Ordinance amending Miami-Dade County Code sections 31-83 and 31-304 to revise temporary and permanent removal of chauffeurs from the Ambassador Cab Program, revise eligibility requirements, and provide conditions for removed chauffeurs to regain eligibility to re-apply. File Number 252077, Ordinance, Status Adopted. Introduced 10/16/2025. Final Action 9/1/2026. Agenda Date 9/1/2026, Agenda Item 7A. Prime Sponsor Marleine Bastien. Adopted on first reading 6/2/2026. Forwarded to BCC with favorable recommendation as corrected following public hearing on 7/13/2026. Adopted 9/1/2026. Public hearing included opposition from Mr. Akhtar Kamal, who stated drivers could not make a living if barred from MIA and the seaport, that two citations could result in removal from both, and that drivers who filed complaints were targeted for additional citations. Mr. Eric Broswell urged residents and public officials to press Congress to reduce tariffs imposed in 2025. No address, parcel, acreage, or dollar amount stated.