Transportation network companies (rideshare) in Astoria
Summary
The Council advanced an ordinance letting transportation network companies operate in the city, after bar owners, rental hosts, and residents described unreliable taxi service, drunk driving risks, and seniors unable to get to appointments.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
A $1,000 annual TNC license fee is contemplated but still needs final Council action.
Riders, downtown bars and restaurants, short-term rental guests, seniors, and people needing rides to medical appointments.
Existing taxi operators face new competition; one Royal Cab driver questioned whether rideshare can sustain year-round service.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Jul 20, 2026
Uber and Lyft can now legally operate in Astoria. The license fee will be set later by the council rather than the $1,000 originally written in.
City Council - Jul 6, 2026
The Council advanced an ordinance letting transportation network companies operate in the city, after bar owners, rental hosts, and residents described unreliable taxi service, drunk driving risks, and seniors unable to get to appointments.
City Council - May 4, 2026
Council directed staff to draft an ordinance allowing transportation network companies to operate in Astoria, addressing long taxi wait times, DUI safety, and peak-season demand. Staff will also compare TNC and taxi rules and coordinate with Warrenton, Seaside, and Col-Pac.
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