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