Mount Clemens introduces repeal of local taxi ordinance after state law shifts regulation

The Commission introduced and approved first reading of an ordinance to repeal local taxi ordinance 46.00 after staff noted that the Michigan limousine, taxi and transportation network company act (Public Act 345 of 2016) moves regulation of taxi, limousine and transportation network companies to the state.

City Administration said that because the state law governs carriers and drivers (including Transportation Network Companies such as Uber and Lyft), the city cannot continue to enforce a local ordinance that regulates such services. The Commission set the second reading and adoption for June 19, 2017 and approved the introduction by roll call.

What’s next: The ordinance repeal will return for second reading and potential adoption on June 19, 2017.