Volunteer Cab driver Solomon Bitu suspended after commission finds meter and receipt violations The Metropolitan Transportation Licensing Commission found Volunteer Cab driver Solomon Bitu violated city rules by charging a flat fare instead of using the meter and providing an inaccurate receipt. The commission imposed a one-week suspension (credited as time served) and six monthsprobation; staff urged greater company accountability and enforcement.

A Volunteer Cab driver faces suspension after being caught charging a flat fare and issuing a misleading receipt—how will this impact Nashville's taxi regulations?

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Licensing board finds public need, approves 27 taxi permits; ZTrip awarded 25, Regal given 2, Tennessee National denied The Metropolitan Transportation Licensing Commission found a public convenience and necessity for additional taxicab permits and authorized 27 new permits in total — awarding 25 to ZTrip, 2 to Regal Taxi, and denying Tennessee National’s application for 20. Commissioners stressed ADA access and will monitor commitments.

The Metropolitan Transportation Licensing Commission has approved 27 new taxi permits, with ZTrip leading the charge by committing to ensure 25% of their rides are accessible for individuals with disabilities.

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