Virginia law allows local governments to regulate taxi rates, charges, and operational rules within their jurisdictions, excluding driver wages. Authorities can request financial data from operators to assess rates and financial responsibility, ensuring confidentiality. The law aims to balance regulation with privacy and fair operation standards.
Yes, local governing bodies in Virginia can regulate and set reasonable rates or charges for taxi services within their jurisdictions.
Yes, they can request supporting financial data, including tax returns, to evaluate rates and financial responsibility, but this information is kept confidential.
No, the law explicitly states that local ordinances cannot prescribe wages or compensation for drivers or vehicle lessors.
They can regulate rates, charges, filing of rate schedules, and general operation rules, but not wages or driver compensation.