Category Archives: Taxicab

The Voice of DC Cab Drivers: PG County Pushes Forward with Anti-Taxi Driver Legislation

LISTEN TO THE VOICE OF DC CAB DRIVERS, JULY 3, 2011 [Audio clip: view full post to listen] download mp3 In Prince George’s, the County Council is considering undoing legislation that has been in effect for only six months, and … Continue reading

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Calls to Eliminate Taxicab Commission May Be Misguided

NewsTalk with Bruce DePuyt on NewsChannel8, June 28, 2011

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The Voice of DC Cab Drivers, June 26, 2011: Journalists Arrested at Public Meeting of Taxicab Commission

LISTEN TO THE VOICE OF DC CAB DRIVERS, JUNE 26, 2011: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] download mp3 [You can hear the show live, not just on the radio, but also at wust1120.com or on your cell phone … Continue reading

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It’s Time to Inspect D.C.’s Hack Inspectors

Yesterday, Jim Epstein of Reason TV and I were arrested at a public meeting of the D.C. Taxicab Commission (DCTC). The meeting was held at the U.S. Park Police headquarters. Somehow, Park Police officers got roped into becoming the DCTC’s … Continue reading

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The Voice of DC Cab Drivers, June 19, 2011: Wells Calls Off Hearing on Medallion Bill

LISTEN TO THE VOICE OF DC CAB DRIVERS, JUNE 19, 2011:  [Audio clip: view full post to listen] download mp3 [You can hear the show live, not just on the radio, but also at wust1120.com or on your cell phone at … Continue reading

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The Voice of DC Cab Drivers, June 12, 2011: John Ray Continues His Private Meetings on the Medallion Bill

LISTEN TO THE VOICE OF DC CAB DRIVERS, JUNE 12, 2011: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Due to technical difficulties the audio doesn’t include the beginning of the show. Friday, a private meeting on the medallion bill was … Continue reading

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The Voice of DC Cab Drivers, June 5, 2011: The Freedom Plaza Rally

LISTEN TO THE VOICE OF DC CAB DRIVERS, JUNE 6: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] download mp3 [The next scheduled meeting of the D.C. Taxicab Commission – according to the DCTC website (dctaxi.dc.gov) – is Wednesday, June 15, … Continue reading

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Tucker Discusses June 1 Taxi Rally on NewsTalk with Bruce DePuyt

Tuesday on NewsTalk with Bruce DePuyt on NewsChannel 8, Pete discussed today’s taxi rally (1 p.m. at Freedom Plaza, 1350 Pennsylvania Ave, NW). Two of the main concerns drivers have are the recently introduced medallion legislation and the attempted rewrite … Continue reading

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June 1 Rally at Freedom Plaza: D.C. Taxi Drivers Demand an End to Attacks on Industry

D.C. taxicab drivers to rally Wednesday June 1 at 1:00 p.m. at Freedom Plaza (1350 Pennsylvania Ave, NW) The District of Columbia’s taxicab drivers are under attack. May 27, The Small Business Association of DC Taxicab Drivers attempted to submit … Continue reading

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The Voice of DC Cab Drivers, May 29, 2011: DCTC Locks Drivers Out

LISTEN TO THE VOICE OF DC CAB DRIVERS, MAY 29: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] A little before 1:00 p.m. on Friday, a dozen individuals attempted to present Interim D.C. Taxicab Commission Chair Dena Reed with a petition … Continue reading

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