1C93D07744348E8487258265006FF89A Hearing Summary

Rep. Pabon introduced House Bill 18-1320. The bill reclassifies large-market taxicab services — defined as providers serving counties with a population of 70,000 or more — as limited regulation carriers subject to operational standards, insurance, and safety regulation. Requirements that drivers undergo fingerprint background checks and engage in nondiscriminatory practices remain. Rep. Pabon answered several committee questions.

The committee recessed.

The committee came back to order.

Rep. Pabon answered several committee questions.

Mr. Rowland Nwankwo, representing Mile High Cab, testified against the bill.

Mr. Abdi Buni, representing Green Taxi Cooperative, testified against the bill. He answered several committee questions.

Mr. Mickias Alamirew, representing All Cities Taxi, testified against the bill. He answered several committee questions

Mr. Mohammed Wariz, representing Union Taxi, testified against the bill.

Mr. Robert McBride, representing Metro Taxi, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Sean McBride, representing Metro Taxi, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Bill George, representing Transdev, testified in support of the bill.

Rep. Pabon gave some closing remarks. The bill was laid over to a future date for action only.