Hutchinson council OKs new taxi service
Samantha Ratley, operating as Axel’s Taxi, plans to operate two Yellow cabs, running 24/7.
Ratley noted in her application that she previously drove a vehicle for TECH and also worked for Hutch Taxi.
Councilman Jon Daveline initiated the discussion, noting he is “a strong proponent of free enterprise.” He questioned how the council was supposed to determine the right number of taxi services for the community and noted the city’s regulations don’t give clear direction on how the council is to evaluate a service.
Councilwoman Jade Piros de Carvalho suggested customers will weed out companies that don’t offer an adequate level of service, rather than asking applicants to “jump through all the hoops.”
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The Hutchinson City Council agreed Tuesday to take up at its next meeting whether to reapply for a $9 million federal grant to rebuild portions of the Woodie Seat Freeway.
The city twice has filed an application seeking to fund the majority of the estimated $11.2 million project that includes rebuilding some bridges and demolishing others, closing a portion of Avenue B, and installing a roundabout.
Though assured by the city’s consultant it was competitive, the application has failed to garner funding both times and the condition of the roadway continues to deteriorate.
If the city is going to apply again, the application process begins next month.