The economy in Orange County is significantly dependent on tourism, with attractions such as Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, Anaheim Stadium, Honda Center, resort areas, beaches, and more. The taxicab industry in Orange County is important to tourism as well as providing transportation for the county’s senior citizens, transit dependent, and patrons of bars and restaurants.

The OCTAP Program

The Orange County Taxi Administration Program (OCTAP) is a voluntary association of Orange County Agencies created to coordinate taxicab service, permitting, and other administrative functions with the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) in compliance with California Government Code § 53075.5 as authorized by participating Agencies.

For participating agencies, the OCTAP program has relieved an administrative burden and eliminated duplication. For cab companies and drivers, no longer needing to go through the same permitting process in multiple cities has been a significant time saver.

All in all, the public has benefited through the centralized taxicab regulating. Safer and insured cabs combined with stricter regulations on companies and drivers has provided local residents and visitors with improved public transportation and safety.