+ 1 Southern City Aligns Ride Share & Taxi Airport Fees. The Ordinance & The Aftermath.

The Airport: New Orleans International Airport

The city Council: Kenner City Council

The ride share requirements adopted on June 2nd:

  • drivers must obtain an occupational license that trigger:
    • background checks
    • drug testing
  • align ride share and taxi fees for airport service ($33 for up to 2 passanfgers, $15 for each additional passenger)

The aftermath: The Kenner City Council repealed the ordiance within 5 days.

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