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Apr 05, 2013

As Pepco Demands More Money From You, CEO Does Well For Himself

Pepco’s CEO is doing quite well for himself, if you’re wondering.

Apr 04, 2012

Taxicab Fare Increase Could Take Effect This Month

An increase in taxicab fares that would see riders pay $2.16 per mile instead of the current rate of $1.50 per mile could take effect as soon as the end of this month, reports the Examiner.

Jan 27, 2012

Metro Moves Forward on Fare Hikes

Metro’s Board of Directors agreed yesterday to set dates for public hearings on a slate of fare hikes that could see the cost of just entering the system at peak hours rise from $1.95 to $2.10 and the maximum cost for a trip jump from $5.00 to $5.75.

Nov 28, 2011

What Comes First: Taxi Rate Hikes or Service Improvements?

Should taxicab fare increase help fund service improvements, or should improvements be a condition of eventual increases? That’s what the D.C. Taxicab Commission will start debating tomorrow.

 
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