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Category Archives: District of Columbia
D.C. Taxi Documentary in the Making
D.C.’s taxicab industry and recent credit card mandate are the subject of an upcoming documentary. Filmmaker Julie Espinosa recently released the teaser, which includes footage from The Taxi Link. “Currently there is a lot of confusion surrounding reforms to the D.C. … Continue reading
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The Taxi Link Wraps Up, Struggle Continues
Listen to The Taxi Link’s Season 2 finale: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download mp3 “Even though there have been different issues every week, there were still some fundamental consistencies,” The Taxi Link co-host Tony Norman said on the show’s … Continue reading
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Uber and Allies Up in Arms, Again
The Taxi Link airs Sat. 7-8 pm on WUST 1120 AM. Listen here: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download mp3 The D.C. Taxicab Commission recently voted to exclude smaller cars from the sedan-class of public vehicles for hire. The … Continue reading
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As Smart Meters Go In, VeriFone Is Out as PSP
The Taxi Link airs on WUST 1120 AM. Listen: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download mp3 One of the largest Payment Service Providers has backed out as a PSP, as the deadline for installation of credit card readers in … Continue reading
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Taxi Registrations Open Suddenly, Then Close
The Taxi Link airs on WUST 1120 AM. Listen: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download mp3 Just as suddenly as it was announced, registration for taxi licenses was halted. “Because so many people chose to come here tonight and … Continue reading
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Taxis Hit with Costly Mandates As Unregulated Competitors Move In
The Taxi Link airs on WUST 1120 AM. Listen: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download mp3 With a commission-mandated deadline looming, and a great deal of confusion ensuing, D.C. cab drivers must rush to sign major contracts, some for … Continue reading
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DC Water Prefers Green Infrastructure, Despite Uncertainties
By Thomas Hedges – Find his reports at Truthdig. George Hawkins faced a tough question when he became General Manager of the DC Water and Sewer Authority in 2009. Should DC Water stick to the 2005 federal consent decree, which requires it start … Continue reading
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Cabbies Must Sign Major Contracts in Coming Days
The Taxi Link airs Sat. 7-8 pm on WUST 1120 AM. Listen here: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download mp3 In the coming days, an unknown number of D.C. cabbies will sign major contracts with Payment Service Providers (PSPs), … Continue reading
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UberX “coming to DC!”, Taxi Chair Says Not So Fast
The Taxi Link airs Sat. 7-8 pm on WUST 1120 AM. Listen here: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download mp3 In the coming weeks, Uber, the smart phone app and luxury sedan service, will bring its uberX service to … Continue reading
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Taxi Smart Meters May Face Uber Problems
The Taxi Link airs Sat. 7-8 pm on WUST 1120 AM. Listen here: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download mp3 By Sept. 1, 42 days from now, all District cabs must install the Modern Taximeter System (MTS), which includes … Continue reading
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