Explanation
The purpose of this legislation is to repeal and replace Sections 585, 588, and 590 of the Columbus City Code, 1959 pertaining to the regulation of Peer-to-Peer Transportation Network Company’s. In July, 2014 the City of Columbus was one of the first cities in the United States to promulgate rules for Peer-to-Peer transportation. Since the passage of Ordinance 1376-2014 and 3009-2015, there have been a multitude of other jurisdictions from around the country who have likewise addressed the Peer-to-Peer issue. This ordinance will repeal and replace Ordinance 3009-2015 to allow for the timely implementation of established licensing requirements and regulations for Peer to Peer Transportation Network Companies and drivers operating as vehicles for hire in Columbus.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
Title
To repeal and replace various sections of Chapters 585, 588, and 590 of the City Code pertaining to the regulation of Peer-to-Peer Transportation Network Companies; to repeal and replace Ordinance No. 3009-2015; and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, In July, 2014 the City of Columbus was one of the first cities in the United States to promulgate rules for Peer-to-Peer transportation; and
WHEREAS, since the passage of Ordinance 1376-2014 and 3009-2015, there have been a multitude of other jurisdictions from around the country who have likewise addressed the Peer-to-Peer issue; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Columbus to implement established licensing requirements and regulations for Peer to Peer Transportation Network Companies and drivers operating as vehicles for hire; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Safety in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the Director to provide regulations consistent with all other forms of vehicles for hire in Columbus, thereby preserving the public safety and welfare; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CIT...
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