Washington, DC March 4, 2008 Dear All: Thanks to your efforts, Mayor Fenty announced lower rates for time and distance meters (see news release below). But recently Mayor Fenty said that he has changed his mind about eliminating a $1.50 per person extra passenger fee when DC taxis switch to meters on April 6. This abrupt change is in spite of the Mayor's statement in mid-January that "additional passenger and rush hour surcharges would be eliminated, another overwhelming sentiment in the public comment responses." So we need your help once again: Call on the Mayor to eliminate the $1.50 per person extra passenger fee before is too late. Sign the new petition now: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/petition/408719313 And share with your friends and DC area residents. Thanks for all your help! As you can see, your signature can make a difference. Just make your voice heard! Press release from Jan 16, 2008 News Release for Immediate Release January 16, 2008 Fenty Announces Lower Taxi Rates for Time and Distance Meters Mayor Adrian M. Fenty and DC Taxicab Commission Chair Leon Swain announced the final rules for the new time and distance meters for taxis at the conclusion of a 60-day public comment period. After considering public comments received during the period that ended January 8, Fenty announced that the flag drop rate would be decreased from the originally proposed $4 to $3 and other charges would be eliminated. More than 2,000 individuals and organizations commented on the proposed regulations. Fenty announced the changeover from the city's longstanding taxi zone system to time and distance meters on Oct. 17, 2007. "I have heard from the residents of the District of Columbia and their primary concern was the initial base fare," said Fenty. "It is essential that residents feel they can afford and will utilize the great service our cabs provide and lowering the base fare to three dollars will allow us to meet the needs of both the passengers and drivers." Of the people who commented on the meter rates, 99 percent wanted the rates lowered. In addition to lowering the flag drop rate, Fenty announced that the additional passenger and rush hour surcharges would be eliminated, another overwhelming sentiment in the public comment responses. Passengers will now be charged an additional fee of 25 percent during snow emergencies instead of the current 200 percent. The maximum fare of $18.90 will remain the same for all trips that start and end in the District of Columbia. The fare changes will be subject to a 30-day public comment period, however the regulations regarding the types of meters and installation will continue forward as originally proposed. The implementation date of April 6, 2008, for the switch from zones to time and distance meters will remain the same.

Washington, DC March 4, 2008 Dear All: Thanks to your efforts, Mayor Fenty announced lower rates for time and distance meters (see news release below). But recently Mayor Fenty said that he has changed his mind about eliminating a $1.50 per person extra passenger fee when DC taxis switch to meters on April 6. This abrupt change is in spite of the Mayor's statement in mid-January that "additional passenger and rush hour surcharges would be eliminated, another overwhelming sentiment in the public comment responses." So we need your help once again: Call on the Mayor to eliminate the $1.50 per person extra passenger fee before is too late. Sign the new petition now: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/petition/408719313 And share with your friends and DC area residents. Thanks for all your help! As you can see, your signature can make a difference. Just make your voice heard! Press release from Jan 16, 2008 News Release for Immediate Release January 16, 2008 Fenty Announces Lower Taxi Rates for Time and Distance Meters Mayor Adrian M. Fenty and DC Taxicab Commission Chair Leon Swain announced the final rules for the new time and distance meters for taxis at the conclusion of a 60-day public comment period. After considering public comments received during the period that ended January 8, Fenty announced that the flag drop rate would be decreased from the originally proposed $4 to $3 and other charges would be eliminated. More than 2,000 individuals and organizations commented on the proposed regulations. Fenty announced the changeover from the city's longstanding taxi zone system to time and distance meters on Oct. 17, 2007. "I have heard from the residents of the District of Columbia and their primary concern was the initial base fare," said Fenty. "It is essential that residents feel they can afford and will utilize the great service our cabs provide and lowering the base fare to three dollars will allow us to meet the needs of both the passengers and drivers." Of the people who commented on the meter rates, 99 percent wanted the rates lowered. In addition to lowering the flag drop rate, Fenty announced that the additional passenger and rush hour surcharges would be eliminated, another overwhelming sentiment in the public comment responses. Passengers will now be charged an additional fee of 25 percent during snow emergencies instead of the current 200 percent. The maximum fare of $18.90 will remain the same for all trips that start and end in the District of Columbia. The fare changes will be subject to a 30-day public comment period, however the regulations regarding the types of meters and installation will continue forward as originally proposed. The implementation date of April 6, 2008, for the switch from zones to time and distance meters will remain the same.

Washington, DC March 4, 2008 Dear All: Thanks to your efforts, Mayor Fenty announced lower rates for time and distance meters (see news release below). But recently Mayor Fenty said that he has changed his mind about eliminating a $1.50 per person extra passenger fee when DC taxis switch to meters on April 6. This abrupt change is in spite of the Mayor's statement in mid-January that "additional passenger and rush hour surcharges would be eliminated, another overwhelming sentiment in the public comment responses." So we need your help once again: Call on the Mayor to eliminate the $1.50 per person extra passenger fee before is too late. Sign the new petition now: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/petition/408719313 And share with your friends and DC area residents. Thanks for all your help! As you can see, your signature can make a difference. Just make your voice heard! Press release from Jan 16, 2008 News Release for Immediate Release January 16, 2008 Fenty Announces Lower Taxi Rates for Time and Distance Meters Mayor Adrian M. Fenty and DC Taxicab Commission Chair Leon Swain announced the final rules for the new time and distance meters for taxis at the conclusion of a 60-day public comment period. After considering public comments received during the period that ended January 8, Fenty announced that the flag drop rate would be decreased from the originally proposed $4 to $3 and other charges would be eliminated. More than 2,000 individuals and organizations commented on the proposed regulations. Fenty announced the changeover from the city's longstanding taxi zone system to time and distance meters on Oct. 17, 2007. "I have heard from the residents of the District of Columbia and their primary concern was the initial base fare," said Fenty. "It is essential that residents feel they can afford and will utilize the great service our cabs provide and lowering the base fare to three dollars will allow us to meet the needs of both the passengers and drivers." Of the people who commented on the meter rates, 99 percent wanted the rates lowered. In addition to lowering the flag drop rate, Fenty announced that the additional passenger and rush hour surcharges would be eliminated, another overwhelming sentiment in the public comment responses. Passengers will now be charged an additional fee of 25 percent during snow emergencies instead of the current 200 percent. The maximum fare of $18.90 will remain the same for all trips that start and end in the District of Columbia. The fare changes will be subject to a 30-day public comment period, however the regulations regarding the types of meters and installation will continue forward as originally proposed. The implementation date of April 6, 2008, for the switch from zones to time and distance meters will remain the same.

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