PN0330-2026: Notice/Advertisement Title: Amended Bylaws for Vehicle For Hire Advisory Board Contact Name: Benjamin Lee Contact Telephone Number: 614.645.7471 Contact Email Address: bclee@columbus.gov

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Notice/Advertisement Title: Amended Bylaws for Vehicle For Hire Advisory Board Contact Name: Benjamin Lee Contact Telephone Number: 614.645.7471 Contact Email Address: bclee@columbus.gov

Summary

Columbus’s July 30, 2026 bylaws establish procedures for the Vehicle for Hire Advisory Board under City Code Chapter 585. The 16-member board, representing city agencies, taxicab, livery and alternative-vehicle owners and drivers, transportation and tourism organizations, and the public, advises the License Section on vehicle inspections, regulations, and licensing limits. It must meet at least quarterly and hold an annual public meeting to recommend the number of licenses, considering demand, transportation access, driver conditions, population, airport activity, congestion, and safety; City Council makes the final decision. Meetings are public, records and recordings are available on request, and virtual or hybrid meetings must provide public access and comply with Ohio law. Rules address membership, conflicts, vacancies, voting, attendance, and amendments.