Why is it in San Francisco, California that cab drivers do not get any relief from rising gas prices. Last time gas prices soared many other cities around the United States helped out there cabbies by giving them a 50 cent to one dollar raise on there meters to cover the costs. San Francisco did not. The city regulates the cab industry here and has handed it over to the SFMTA taxi division. I paid last night 4.19 cents a gallon, made approximately 55.00 dollars for myself for a twelve hour shift.
San Francisco taxi drivers should get a rate increase or be able to charge a fuel surcharge to compensate them for their shortage with rising gas prices.
At 55.00 dollars per shift it would be difficult to get the needed health care or even think about setting anything aside for retirement.
I found out that some cab drivers in San Francisco have no uninsured motorist insurance, excluded from their companies insurance when they drive, air bags are not mandated to be in the cabs, and are forced to drive cabs that are in terrible condition in the city of San Francisco, California. The city claims we are independent contractors but they hold so much control over the cab drivers how can that be?
The San Francisco Taxi Advocates will assist drivers with safety, working conditions and fair income. In addition, San Francisco Taxi Advocates will work to increase the level of service for passengers and improve working conditions for the drivers. Please feel free to call Dean Clark at 415-240-2433 or email clark_dean@sbcglobal.net for more information.
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Taxi Industry Report
The Taxi Industry Report is an August 2006 analysis of rates, gate fees and business conditions by the San Francisco Controller, with recommendations for increases.
Controller's reports
- Taxicab Industry Report - August 2006, a review of the taxicab industry with recommendations on taxicab rates of fare and gate fees. (302 KB)
- 2005 Taxi Commission Survey Report - February 8, 2006, summary report of the results of the Taxi Commission Survey conducted by the Controller's Office in October/November 2005. (140 KB)
- Taxicab Industry Report with Addendum - December 2005, a review of the taxicab industry with recommendations on taxicab rates of fare and gate fees. (140 KB)
- Taxi Driver Survey Summary Findings - April 2004, descriptive statistics of San Francisco's taxi driver population that can be used by policymakers and other interested parties. (6.5 MB)
- San Francisco Taxi Drivers Health Benefits Report - October 2003. This report was prepared in response to Ordinance Number 228-02, which requires the Controller to submit a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors by October 1, 2003 for enactment of a program that would make health insurance or health benefits available to all taxi drivers. (816 KB)
- Taxicab Industry Long-Term Lease Report - October 2003, Controller's report to the Board of Supervisors regarding long-term lease fee caps. (1.8 MB)
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