Uber activated, city confirms rideshare services are allowed

By: Mallory Kruml

Outlets: Port Townsend Leader

Published: July 8, 2026

Words: 630

Last Updated: 3 days, 6 hours ago

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A single phone call is all it took for Uber to activate in Port Townsend.

Until recently, residents in Port Townsend who opened the Uber app could not request a ride.

“This is just a giant PSA to the community: rideshare companies are allowed here. At least one of those apps should be operational as of today,” City Manager John Mauro said.

Mauro said City Attorney Austin Watkins contacted Uber last week after the topic …

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