ORD 152 To amend Chapter 102 Section 62(5) vehicles for hire of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana code of ordinances relative to qualifications and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.

This ordinance, ORD 152, amends Chapter 102 Section 62(5) of the Shreveport Code of Ordinances concerning qualifications for vehicles for hire (taxicab drivers). Previously, the city code required taxicab drivers to hold a Class "D" Chauffeur's license, aligning with older state law. However, Act No. 66 of the 2025 Louisiana Legislature Regular Session, effective August 1, 2025, amended state law (La. R.S. 32:408 (B)(2)(d)) to remove the Class "D" requirement. The updated state law now mandates that taxicab drivers possess a valid Class "E" driver's license. This amendment ensures the city's ordinance remains consistent with current state law by changing the requirement to a Class "E" driver's license. The ordinance is scheduled for introduction on December 9, 2025, and final passage on January 13, 2026. No specific financial impact is noted.