Ortiz supports price clarity but questions fixed-rate price controls
Ortiz says Intro 673 would require DCWP to set fixed per-minute pedicab rates indexed to inflation. DCWP supports better price clarity but warns price controls may burden the agency and compliant businesses, and wants to hear from stakeholders.
Introduction 673 would require DCVP to set fixed per minute rates for pedicab rides indexed to inflation.
DCVP supports bringing better price clarity to consumers, particularly in the context of consumer deception and overcharges reported in this industry.
However, price controls can also be an overly burdensome measure for the agency to set, as well as for businesses that are otherwise complying with the law.
Today, we are interested to hear from business and worker stakeholders to understand the implications of price controls on their take-home pay and ability to operate.