Unauthorized Private For-Hire Vehicle Investigation Authorization Resolution of 2024

This resolution authorizes the District of Columbia's Committee on Public Works and Operations to investigate Yazam, Inc., doing business as Empower, for operating an unauthorized ride-hailing service. The investigation will examine the company's failure to comply with safety, insurance, and consumer protection laws, as well as its history of ignoring previous cease-and-desist orders. Committee members will use this inquiry to determine the financial impact on the city, assess risks to riders and drivers, and explore ways to strengthen future enforcement. The resolution also grants the committee the power to issue subpoenas and take testimony to gather necessary information for the probe.