Rate increase approved for cab service

Friday, September 16, 2011

Jefferson City Finance Director Steve Schlueter has sent a letter to Checker Cab Company saying he has approved their proposal to increase its rates.

Schlueter said city ordinance states any fares or rate changes have to be submitted and approved or declined by the finance director after a public hearing, which was held earlier this week.

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3blindmice 1 year, 8 months ago

the same guy that refused to talk about competition in jefferson city businesses, or lack of. I'm not surprised. another case of the good ol boy network in jc

JCLifer 1 year, 8 months ago

Is there a city tax added to each cab fare? Self-serving?

3blindmice 1 year, 8 months ago

they would get the tax, if there is one, even if there was other cab companies. perhaps less tax if the faires were competitive. so maybe it is self serving. I just don't know why jeff city is so hung up on having no competition. If you have been around enough you knows this issue goes back to the 90's when they refined the codes to say you had to have so many cars in a fleet. but whenever someone expresses interest there is a redefine and it appears its to keep competition out. free market as long as it doesn't step on some cousins toes?

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