San Jose officials consider reducing fees for taxi drivers at airport

Tuesday, November 17, 2015
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- Taxi drivers at Mineta San Jose International Airport may be getting a break as the city council considers reducing license fees and simplifying car inspections for drivers.

City officials lifted fingerprint and background check requirements for Uber and Lyft drivers last week.
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Taxi drivers at the airport went on strike for two days in protest calling for equal regulations for ride-booking service drivers.

The city council will also consider new rules in the interest of leveling the playing field on Tuesday.
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