Notice To All Interested Parties:

Pursuant to the passage of Act 164 of November 4, 2016 (“effective date”), the Philadelphia Parking Authority (“Authority”) is required to promulgate temporary regulations within 90 days of the effective date.  The temporary regulations must address certain issues relating to the regulation of taxicab and limousines providing service in Philadelphia (see Act 164 § 57B02).

Therefore, the Taxicab and Limousine Division (“TLD”) of the Authority seeks information and comment from the public at large, industry members and prospective/current vendors of associated industry equipment concerning the temporary regulations.

The TLD will hold a public comment hearing on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Independence Visitor Center, Liberty View Ballroom, 2nd Floor, at 1 N. Independence Mall West, 6th and Market Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

The TLD is also seeking any written comments concerning the temporary regulations.  The TLD requests that all comments that are to be presented at the hearing also be submitted in writing either before or at the hearing to the attention of Christine Kirlin, Esq., Administrative Counsel, at ckirlin@philapark.org or by mail to her attention at Philadelphia Parking Authority, Taxicab and Limousine Division, 2415 S. Swanson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148-4113.

Here is the link to read Act 164: http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billInfo/billInfo.cfm?sYear=2015&sInd=0&body=S&type=B&bn=984.

The TLD very much appreciates your input concerning this important endeavor.  Thank you.

Michael Casey, Director
Taxicab and Limousine Division
2415 S. Swanson Street
Philadelphia, PA 19148
T 215-683-9417
F 215-683-9437
MCaseyTLD@philapark.org