The New Orleans Taxicab & For Hire Bureau is welcoming applications from drivers interested in permits for cabs designed to accommodate passengers with disabilities, Mayor Mitch Landrieu's administration announced Monday. The deadline to apply for a new permit, called an "accessible taxicab certificate of public necessity and convenience," is Oct. 9. The city didn't detail how many permits would...
The New Orleans Taxicab & For Hire Bureau is welcoming applications from drivers interested in permits for cabs designed to accommodate passengers with disabilities, Mayor Mitch Landrieu's administration announced Monday.
The deadline to apply for a new permit, called an "accessible taxicab certificate of public necessity and convenience," is Oct. 9. The city didn't detail how many permits would be made available, but stated that a lottery would be held for eligible drivers on Oct. 11 and that selected drivers would be notified by Oct. 15. The specially designed cabs must be operating by Dec. 13.
The Landrieu administration billed the new permits as part of its sweeping changes to the way New Orleans taxicabs are governed.
The specially designed cabs will be allowed to pick up all
passengers, but must give preference to those passengers who need special
assistance. Eligible applicants must show proof they have been full-time taxi drivers
operating under a CPNC for at least five years.
Interested drivers can download an application here.