Village ordinance Chapter 121 was enacted in 1987 to ensure the safety and competitiveness of public passenger services within the village. Key requirements included operators obtaining a village license, vehicle inspections, and fair conduct. While these measures were appropriate at the time, the landscape of the industry has evolved significantly, necessitating a reassessment of the ordinance.

Since 1987, the emergence and widespread acceptance of ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft have transformed the public passenger vehicle industry. The use of traditional taxis have declined significantly. Prior to 2016, the village issued over 300 taxi and over 200 chauffer licenses each year. That has rapidly declined and no licenses were issued during the last two years. 

The significant reduction in the issuance of both chauffeur and taxi licenses, along with the diminishing participation in group sticker purchases, clearly indicates a decline in the traditional taxi service model. The current ordinance, established in a different era, no longer aligns with the modern transportation landscape. Additionally, the existence of the state-regulated Taxi Safety Act of 2007 provides sufficient oversight and regulation for the industry. Therefore, repealing ordinance chapter 121 would reflect the evolving preferences and needs of the village residents, allowing for a more flexible and contemporary approach to public passenger transportation. This repeal will also streamline administrative processes and reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens on the community.