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San Diego taxi medallions up to $140,000

Wednesday, September 10, 2008transport

According to this article from voiceofsandiego.org, taxi medallions there have gone from $50,000 to $140,000 in the past three years.  Only 995 cabs are permitted in the City, and drivers pay $400-$500 per week for a car with medallion.  The article says some 650 drivers have petitioned to remove the limit on the number of cabs.

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