The Philadelphia Parking Authority regulates taxis in that city and considers ride-sharing companies unlicensed cabbies because they do not have taxi medallions, which can run as much as a half-million dollars. In a separate process, the utility commission’s bureau of investigations and enforcement is seeking a $6.9 million fine against Lyft for illegally operating in the state before its approval in Pittsburgh.
Lyft and Uber initially won utility commission approval to operate in the Pittsburgh area earlier this year after a fight with the agency and taxi operators. Ruth passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at Humber River Hospital, just 10 days. “This is not a negotiation,” Kocher said. Carl and Joy lived many fulfilling years in Toronto and then were able to. Otherwise, she said, the commissioners were clear that Thursday’s conditions were the final offer. Such an age requirement would wipe out one-third of Lyft’s driving force in Pittsburgh, Wilson said.īut Kocher said the utility commission has all but approved a new rule that will allow taxis and ride-sharing drivers to operate vehicles that are 10 years old. She also said the conditions do not allow vehicles older than 8 years old to serve passengers, while taxis are allowed to be as old as 10 years.
