Limo drivers await decision

It's not quite decision-day yet, but Hillsborough County limousine drivers could move a step closer to a verdict on whether being forced to charge minimum fares is legal.

Attorneys on both sides of a lawsuit involving limo companies, passengers and the Hillsborough County Public Transportation Commission have until Feb. 20 to file supplemental briefs ahead of a decision by a circuit court judge.

Right now, when someone orders a limo in Hillsborough, he's charged a minimum of $50. While on paper that could mean more money for limousine companies, in reality it's pushing would-be passengers to other services, like taxis and even ride-booking services like Uber. That's especially true for shorter trips, an attorney representing the plaintiff limo company says.