An act amending title 3 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 16, section 274 by mandating that the Virgin Islands Taxicab Commission implement an electronic payment
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Bill Overview
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Virgin Islands taxis must take cards
Starting 120 days after enactment, all taxi drivers must offer at least two ways to pay. One option must be a debit or credit card or an electronic transfer. The Taxicab Commission sets up the electronic payment system and writes the rules. Riders get easier non-cash payments. Drivers may need card readers or accounts and may pay processing fees.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
Angel L. Bolques, Jr.
legislature
Avery L. Lewis
legislature
Carla J. Joseph
legislature
Kurt A. Vialet
legislature
Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
Enacted
11/25/2025legislatureTo Governor
11/20/2025legislatureFloor
11/19/2025legislatureIntroduced
8/26/2025legislatureCommittee
8/20/2025legislature
Bill Text
Enacted Act
11/25/2025
Amendment
11/19/2025
Bill Text
8/26/2025
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