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Protesting Taxis Cause Gridlock Washington Drivers in and around downtown D.C. were gridlocked in traffic Wednesday as a caravan of angry taxi drivers made its way from East Potomac Park to Freedom Plaza — in a protest against app-based ride sharing services such as Uber. Authorities said Pennsylvania Avenue NW opened in both directions around 1 p.m. The roadway had been closed from 15th to
“Can’t get a cab because of DC cabbies protest of @uber. Which means I had to take @uber.”
MELINA MARA (THE WASHINGTON POST)
Cab drivers opposed to ride-sharing apps shut down traffic
— @SUSA NPAGE , ONE OF THE PEOPLE WHO TOOK TO TWITTER TO BEMOAN THEIR
A taxi caravan honks and holds up traffic Wednesday on Constitution Avenue in D.C.
Ninth streets NW because of the protest. The drivers are members of the Teamster-affiliated D.C. Taxi Operators Association and the target of their protest is digital dispatched
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ride-sharing services such as Lyft, Uber and Sidecar, where regular people give rides to others using their private vehicles. The cab drivers have been at odds with the new services saying they have an unfair
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advantage over regular cabs since they don’t have to follow the same rules and pay the same fees. Organizers said they planned to deliver a letter and petition to city officials asking them to impose
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a “cease and desist” order on the services. Virginia recently issued a cease-and-desist order to Lyft and Uber, barring the services from giving rides in the state (trips that originate in D.C. and Maryland, however, are permitted). The ride-sharing services have received a warmer reception from the D.C. Council where a bill currently under consideration would allow such services to operate in the District as long as they meet certain insurance requirements and follow safety rules. A separate set of proposed regulations by the D.C. Taxi Cab Commission, however, would place limits on the number of hours drivers for these services could operate unless they have a taxi license. LORI AR ATANI (THE WASHINGTON POST )
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Buses replace trains between Woodley Park and Gallery Place Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29 This weekend, buses will replace trains on the Red Line between Woodley Park and Gallery Place while Metro installs communication and signal system upgrades. For last train times or information about shuttle bus service, parking, alternate routes or track work on upcoming weekends, please visit wmata.com or call 202-637-7000.
WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
Buses replace trains between Woodley Park & Gallery Place. During daytime hours, trains run every 10 min between Shady Grove & Woodley Park, and every 15 min between Glenmont & Gallery Place.
Regular weekend service
Trains every 20 min
Trains every 20 minutes between Huntington & Mt Vernon Sq
Regular weekend service