Ten out of 63 drivers were cited for failure to haul.

The areas still need to be designated, but the vans would primarily serve EOTR.

In a letter to Mónica Palacio, the acting director of OHR, the Ward 6 Councilmember cites WUSA9’s ongoing reports on how some drivers “disproportionately” pass by black people.

A Teamster-affiliated Taxicab association is touting this as “major victory.”

“Passenger complaints included not accepting cashless payments, claims of non-working equipment and refusal to transport rather than accept a cashless payment.”