Taxis
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Free cab rides offered on St. Patrick's Day
A nonprofit organization is offering free cab rides to St. Patrick's Day revelers in the Washington area to help curb drunken driving.
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Q&A with Kwame Brown; Same-sex unions; Santorum wins again
CommentToday on NewsTalk DC Council Chairman Kwame Brown talked about the city's new found surplus, taxi service and more. Legal analyst Ken Jost of CQ Press discussed the striking down of Proposition 8 in California. And Adam Tragone of Human Events discussed Rick Santorum's three for three win Tuesday night.
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The D.C. taxi industry's future may come down to these questions
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The fate of Washington, D.C.'s taxi industry created more than a little stir recently. New legislation is on the way, and in the meantime, one councilmember has released a survey on our city's cabs. Among its questions: What color should the new cabs be?
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Taxi drivers loudly object to what Mayor Vince Gray and the Council propose
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The mayor and the D.C. council announced a joint legislative effort to modernize our District's taxis and finally allow all of the more than 8,000 taxi drivers in the District to accept credit cards. But is it worth a new surcharge and the ire of drivers in the middle of a lawsuit with the city?
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Uber now offers Washington, D.C. taxi service in style
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Tired of the District's taxis? Consider trying a new service that lets you order rides right on your smartphone and brings sleek, black cars to your curb in minutes. Just expect to pay more, too.
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Higher taxi fares are coming but at least we'll be able to use credit cards
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The D.C. Taxicab Commission is raising fees slightly but plans to install credit-card readers in cabs starting late next year.
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Do the District's taxicab riders refuse to pay their drivers?
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Today a half dozen taxi drivers testified before the D.C. Taxicab Commission about passengers who never give their riders enough money at the end of their trips. How big a problem is this in the District? Should passengers pay upfront?
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Do D.C taxi drivers ignore African-Americans and the blind?
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The non-profit Equal Rights Center has data saying they do, and they're testifying tomorrow before the D.C. Taxicab Commission
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DC budget; Walmart; Cab medallions; Are cell phones a health risk?
CommentDC Councilmembers Muriel Bowser, Tommy Thomas and Tommy Wells discuss the budget, Walmart, redistricting, breathalyzers, and more. Then: Dave Lucas discusses the possible link between cell phone use and brain cancer, and this weekend's Prince George's Open
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Montgomery budget squeeze; The Palin bus tour; DC cabbies plan protest
CommentMontgomery County Councilman Hans Riemer talks about this year's tumultous budget fight. Politico's Ken Vogel looks at Sarah Palin's bus tour. Is she about to launch a White House bid? Journalist/activist Pete Tucker talks about tomorrow's taxi protest in DC. And Alex Parker previews the NBA finals.
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Mayor considers raising taxi rates
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Mayor Vincent Gray said on Newstalk Thursday that he is open to raising fares, the second time he’s made this suggestion in the past week.
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Free cab rides for Cinco de Mayo
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Tipsy? Taxi!
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Recommendation: No additional taxis for county this year
County government staff and the Transportation Commission say 765 Arlington taxis are enough, for now, and are recommending that the County Board reject requests to add another 75 cabs to the mix.
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The Morning Walk: Metro hoping bikes will ease the pain at commuter lots
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DDOT has another 100 Capital Bikeshare stations planned.
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How to attract more businesses to Chevy Chase Center
CommentTaxi stands gone and more room for ground floor restaurants and stores.
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