The supply of wheelchair accessible
taxicabs in Minneapolis has been dwindling over the past few years,
to the point where recently there was just a single company, with
questionable practices and an outrageous minimum fare for wheelchair
users. Well, now there’s no more
holding us hostage to overcharging and limited service! Effective June 2007,
there are several new cab companies with wheelchair accessible taxicabs who
want your patronage and do not charge a $20 minimum fare.
A recent ordinance change
in the city of Minneapolis requires new taxicab companies to have
10% of their fleet wheelchair accessible within 60 days of getting
their taxicab licenses; existing companies have until the end of
the year to comply. As a result, four companies now have a wheelchair-accessible
vehicle; over the next five months 11 more companies will be required
to provide wheelchair-accessible service.
If
you need a wheelchair-accessible taxicab, contact any
of the following services:
Sky
Bird Taxi: 612-340-0124
North Star Taxi: 952-888-8388
New Star
Taxi: 612-724-0444
Gold Star Taxi: 763-549-9999
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Report any
concerns regarding taxicab service in the city of Minneapolis to
the 311 system. ![]()
