Raleigh Taxi cabs

Today I attended a 3 hour Law & Public Safety committee hearing on proposed taxi cab regulations. We'll hold one or two more. Many cab drivers and several taxi company owners/managers came out to speak. The two biggest issues seem unfair competition from unlicensed cabs and mandatory cameras that cost around $500. The Raleigh PD told us that places that mandate in-taxi cameras see a significant drop in taxi-related crimes.

We also need to ensure Raleigh has first-rate taxi service to ensure people that visit us have a good experience. Often, a cab driver is one of the first experiences a visitor or business traveler has. We just made a huge investment in our new convention center. All indications are that the convention center is a hit with many organizations and venues around the country. It would be a shame if a bad experience with a taxi for a convention visitor creates the wrong first impression.

Rodger