Chattanooga Passenger Vehicle Board Meeting - 11/05/2026

The Chattanooga Passenger Vehicle for Hire Board met on November 5, 2026. It approved the prior meeting’s minutes and inspector’s report. The report noted a temporary driver permit for Nouga Taxi, a renewed Mercury Cab driver permit, and passed inspections for First Response Towing at two locations and Guy Yates Towing. The board discussed follow-up inspections and concerns about where carriage horses are kept and whether they have adequate shade. A public hearing was held on Uptown Taxi’s application; the transcript does not clearly establish the final vote or outcome.

The board received updates on court proceedings involving American Tow and Recovery and Mercury Transportation, which was described as currently unlicensed. A towing-company complaint was raised during public comment, but the board favored having the inspector review it and potentially placing it on the next agenda rather than addressing it spontaneously. Members also discussed clarifying taxi ordinance definitions and the city’s broader review of ordinances; any amendments would require City Council approval. No procurement, contract awards, or spending decisions were identified.