Chattanooga Passenger Vehicle Board Meeting - 05/07/2026

The Chattanooga Passenger Vehicle Board held a meeting on May 7, 2026, primarily addressing issues related to taxi driver permits, vehicle inspections, and ongoing legal disputes involving Mercury Transportation. The board approved driver permit renewals and the inspection of Mercury Cab 267. A significant portion of the discussion focused on a pending lawsuit filed by Mercury Transportation against the city, which has delayed enforcement actions on alleged violations such as unauthorized use of company names, colors, and flat rate fees. The board agreed to invite Mercury Transportation's owner and attorney to the June meeting for a show cause hearing regarding operating without a valid license. No new procurement contracts or budget allocations were discussed during this meeting.