CT HB05368

Increases application fee for taxicab certificates from $88 to $2,000 and requires new certificates to operate at least five taxicabs minimum.

Adds new requirements for taxicab operators including proof of dispatch system capable of simultaneous communication with all taxicabs and 24/7 service availability within requested territory.

Institutes annual certificate fees of $200 per taxicab certificate and livery permit.

Changes taxicab inspection from biennial to annual inspections at time of vehicle registration renewal.

Requires two-year active, adequate, and compliant service history before taxicab operators can solicit passengers at Bradley International Airport.

Eliminates automatic permit issuance for livery vehicles and removes provision allowing existing permit holders to add up to two vehicles annually without hearing.

Implements proposed decision and review process for all taxicab and livery permit hearings by department's regulatory and compliance unit.