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Thu, Apr 9, 2009 -- 9:00 AM

Taxicab Medallions


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San Francisco's transit agency is facing a major budget shortfall. To help raise funds, the agency is proposing to overhaul the system for distributing taxicab medallions. We discuss a new proposal to auction the medallions that's sparked controversy among drivers and cab companies.

Host: Michael Krasny

Guests:

  • Carl Macmurdo, president of the Medallion Holders Association
  • David Troutman, taxi driver for Yellow Cab
  • Jim Gillespie, assistant general manager of Yellow Cab
  • Mark Gruberg, cab driver for United Taxicab Workers and Green Cab

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