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Taxi medallion owners urge SFMTA to reconsider $1,000 renewal fee and expansion of medallion programs
Summary
Dozens of medallion holders and taxi drivers told the board the industry cannot absorb new fees and criticized earlier issuance of additional medallions and TNC competition; speakers requested fee rescission, refunds or other remedies and warned of protests and nonpayment.
A large group of taxi medallion holders and drivers used the public‑comment period to press the SFMTA Board on medallion‑related policies, including a newly approved $1,000 annual renewal fee and the agency’s reissuance of 'S' and 8,000‑series medallions.
Speakers described steep financial losses tied to expanded for‑hire vehicle operations in the city and urged the board to rescind renewal fees or…
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