Here a copy and paste of one I did on 12/12/06 Link.
Didn't like it then, don't like it now.
(PS. Happy Birthday Servergate)
Denied a request from David J. Peterson for a taxicab/limousine owner's license. Police Chief Rob Copley recommended denial based on the results of a background check. He also said Peterson does not have a permanent address in the city. During a public hearing in November, several representatives from other taxicab/shuttle services said they felt there is not enough business in town to support an additional service.
OK...This burns my ass.
1st. Has anyone read the city code on taxi service ?? It's 12 pages long !! WTF ?? The only thing that this guy didn't have to submit to City Council is a sperm sample !! This is WAY too much for a simple taxi service. Here is Springfield IL Taxicab operator's license and registration. Here is Rock Island city Code. Seem like they are more inviting to a new taxi business.
2. A check with the circuit clerks page shows only one David J. Peterson and has 1 citation. And it's for animal at large ??? Don't seem like a felon to me...
3. "Peterson does not have a permanent address in the city" ?? When did business owners have to live within the city ???? Must of missed this one. Wal-Mart, Sears, K-mart, pack up, you guys are out of here !!
4. "several representatives from other taxicab/shuttle services said they felt there is not enough business in town to support an additional service" Really ??? If you asked current retail stores if Quincy really needs a Sam's store and you'll get the same response.
Is this the way we want to regulate business in the city ??? Hope not.This city could use another taxi service and if there is not enough service..? Let the free enterprise system work. I will have to say, seeing that the QPD is hammering DUI's in this city and when another cab company tries to start up and the Police Chief denies it, it looks bad.What has this city done to free enterprise ???
Definition: Business governed by the laws of supply and demand, not restrained by government interference, regulation or subsidy. also called free market.
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Tuesday, September 29, 2009
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I agree with this post. But to be honest this has nothing to do with the recent case regarding Courtesy Rides. The statemnt at the bottom of your post is the strongest argument for the action taken by the City Council. Let all business compete on a fail and level field and the best business wins, so be it. The Courtesy guy was competing as a pseudo taxi service with none of the rules, how is that fair? If I were Jonathan I would continue to operate and let a judge decide if I am in violation of not or he can apply for a taxi permit, as the person you site did, and see what happens. I feel the council did the best they could with the issue before them, at least they took some action.
Besides it's a plus when the council does something and it costs less than a $million.
Yes, you don't see Hardees or McDonalds bitching about food banks!
Also, the way I understand it now, no church's that have vans/shuttles can ever, ever, ever put a collection plate in front of someone they pick up for church services.
I was also disappointed in the local cab company spouting off through this whole deal, I don't think the local cab co holds it's end up as far as trans service in the community, they don't seem to be avail after 1:00 am.
Not offering decent service yet they'll be the first to scream about too much competition at a licensing hearing.
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