The city council of Nashville, TN recently passed an ordinance allowing LSV taxis on local public roads with speed limits up to 35 mph. The  regulations stipulate that “Vehicles, which must undergo regular safety inspections, will be allowed to carry no more than seven passengers and travel no greater than 25 miles per hour. Passengers 12 years or younger will have to be accompanied by an adult. Drivers will not be allowed to provide alcohol to passengers.” The regulations affect companies like Joyride Nashville that currently has a fleet of 24 vehicles and will be adding 12 more. Learn more:  Tennessean

Comment:  Downtown city taxi services have turned into a small niche for the LSV market. While there can often be some push back from highway speed taxi services, these LSV fleets are taking root in different cities around the US. They sometimes generate revenue through advertising rather than passenger fares. For cities, the smaller vehicles, typically electric powered, vehicles can reduce congestion, noise and pollution in crowded downtown areas or tourist destinations.