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Tuesday, January 11, 2005Stanley Tapscott, a private cab operator who serves on the D.C. Taxicab Commission, said yesterday that the voucher system long has had problems. He said many cabdrivers in the District are reluctant to participate in the program because of trouble getting paid. "Some drivers shun it," he said. "The cab business is a cash-money business. If you get one of these vouchers, then you have to go [to the D.C. Department of Health] and find parking, then you go in, then you wait to get paid -- that's been a problem over the years." But not everyone has a problem with it: Mr. Tapscott, however, said that in the past the program also has had a reputation as an easy way for unscrupulous drivers to make extra money. "There were some drivers years ago who went to jail," Mr. Tapscott said. "They'd go down and just get a handful of forms to fill out, then they'd go back and get paid. I hope that's all been cleared up." ....Sandra Seegars, another taxicab commissioner, agreed with Mr. Tapscott and said yesterday that the voucher system was "an easy way to rip off the government." She said changes are needed to improve oversight of the program and to boost participation among drivers. posted by Sydney on 1/11/2005 07:44:00 AM 0 comments 0 Comments: |
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