400 New Cabs for San Francisco?

Supervisor proposes adding 400 more cabs in San Francisco to "pick up residents in the neighborhoods."

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August 29, 2000, 11:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech


A proposal was presented at the board of supervisors to add 400 more cabs in San Francisco to "pick up residents in the neighborhoods." It hopes to head off Proposition M which is backed by the taxi industry. Critics say Proposition M is "a backdoor attempt by taxi companies to increase profit" as it would let the taxi commission issue taxi permits directly to taxi companies instead of drivers.

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

Tuesday, August 29, 2000 in San Jose Mercury News

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