Trinela Cane, Commissioner, Corporate Services, introduced the item.
Chris Alexander, Supervisor, Licensing & Standards, was in attendance to deliver a PowerPoint presentation regarding the licensing of private transportation companies (PTCs) within the City of Markham.
Mr. Alexander explained that the purpose of bringing these proposed regulations forward is to bring PTCs within the same regulatory framework as municipally-licensed taxi cabs and limousines for the purposes of protecting public safety and to protect consumers.
Jasvir Passi, resident, spoke in support of Staff's recommendation to regulate PTCs in Markham.
Members of General Committee consented to refer this matter to a Public Information Meeting, to be scheduled at a future date. The report recommendations listed on the agenda were not considered at this meeting.