Austin Greenlights Public Service Cars
First Commercial Car Licenses Issued:
The city approved licenses for two "public service cars," paving the way for early taxi or ride-share-like services.New Transportation Options:
Licenses were granted to J. L. Floyd for his Studebaker and G. G. Morgan for his Ford, allowing them to operate commercial transport.Unanimous Approval:
Both applications for these early commercial vehicle licenses were unanimously approved by the city body.
Full Transcript
68 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Austin, Texas, Sept. 23, 1918.
The Mayor laid before the Council the application of J. L. J. L. Floyd Lloyd of South Austin for public service car license on his StudeService car baker car, No. 133145, which was granted by a vote of 5 yeas, no nays. license Sept. 24, 1918. The Mayor laid before the Council the application of G. G. G. G. Morgan Morgan, 1601 Eva street, for public service car license on his Ford Service car car, No. 131818. The application was granted by a vote of 5 yeas, license no nays.
V. T. Martin City Clerk