The people behind DC Residents for Reasonable Taxi Fares, the web site that’s been calling for Mayor Fenty to make some significant revisions to his taxi meter proposals, have sent out a last-minute push for residents to send like-minded input to the District. The deadline for public comment set by the D.C. Taxicab Commission on the proposed move from zones to time and distance meters, which Mayor Fenty has said would include a $4.50$4.00 flag drop, are due Monday, Jan. 7.
If you agree with DC Residents for Reasonable Taxi Fares that the proposed flag drop is too high and the surcharges for additional passengers and rush hour are excessive, you’re being asked to complete this form letter and send it along before Monday. The full letter, which can be rewritten within the form provided, is reposted below the jump. You can also sign the site’s petition here.
Have you made your thoughts about the Mayor’s taxi meter proposal known yet? You can also email the Taxi Commission directly at dctc(at)dc.gov, or the Mayor’s office by filling out their standard online form.