How do I Start a Taxi Business in Deschutes County?
Deschutes County, Oregon, is a rural county in the south-central part of the state. There are four incorporated towns in the county: Bend, Sisters, Redmond and LaPine. The Deschutes County growth rate exceeds that of the rest of the state. New growth is putting pressure on existing transportation, so a taxi service could be a viable business venture. Oregon leaves the regulation of taxi services to each city.
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Things You'll Need
- Oregon commercial driver's license with passenger endorsement
- Title or registration of taxi
- Proof of legal ownership of taxi
- Proof of insurance
Instructions
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Register your business with the Secretary of State in Oregon. Take and pass the Oregon commercial driver's license test with a passenger endorsement.
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Contact the City of Sisters City Hall for a business license application. You can call at (541) 549-6022 or download it from the City of Sisters web site listed in the Resources section. The basic fee for a business license is $105.
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Fill out the taxi permit application, also found on line at the City of Sisters web site, or pick one up at the city hall. Include your proof of a city business license, title or registration for your taxi, proof you are the taxi's legal owner, proof of insurance and your rate sheet with the application.
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Submit to a background check by the Sheriff's office. Once your background check has cleared and your application been approved, you will be issued an identification (ID) certificate which must be kept visible in your taxi. There is a $10 fee for the ID certificate.
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Repeat these basic steps in Bend and Redmond if you wish to extend your taxi service to these towns in the county.
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Tips & Warnings
LaPine, the fourth incorporated town in Deschutes county, recently repealed its business license ordinance.
The City of Sisters will suspend your license if they find you incompetent or unsafe to drive a taxi.
References
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- Photo Credit old taxi sign image by Xavier MARCHANT from Fotolia.com
