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Board of Appeals delays decision in Prop K medallion revocation case
Summary
George Horbel, a longtime San Francisco taxi medallion holder, appealed the SFMTA’s revocation of his Prop K medallion after the agency found he lacked a current driver permit; the Board of Appeals continued the hearing to Nov. 17 to let the agency compile historical enforcement data.
George Horbel, a 74‑year‑old San Francisco taxi driver who told the Board of Appeals he drove cab for 43 years, asked the board on Sept. 1 to reverse the Municipal Transportation Agency’s decision to revoke his Prop K medallion. Horbel testified he is “fighting for my economic life” and said the medallion represents his retirement security.
Horbel’s lawyer argued that Proposition K requires an applicant to declare an intention to drive, not to impose a perpetual, mandatory driving obligation. “It says the applicant shall declare an intention to drive,” counsel said, urging the board to consider…
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