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Taxi Driver Appreciation Night
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Date: Monday May 17th, 2010
Time: 9:00pm – 1:00am
Drink Specials, Food is provided compliments of Dean Clark Store
Free Gift for everyone who comes!
Where: Noes Bar/ Basso Restaurant
3782 24th St, San Francisco CA94114 (24th Street and Church on the corner) |
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Who: Brought to you by Dean Clark Owner of Dean Clark Store
http://www.deanclarkstore.com
RSVP Dean Clark 415-240-2433
clark_dean@sbcglobal.net
Why: This is an opportunity for community members and taxi drivers to sit down and speak about current and past issues that are faced by the taxi industry. In addition, people will have the opportunity to learn more about the taxi industry through the perspective of taxi drivers.
KTVU Wrote “SAN FRANCISCO — A source told KTVU Wednesday that the man arrested by San Francisco police for a brutal cab driver robbery and stabbing that left the victim hospitalized had left his cell phone in the vehicle.San Francisco police issued a press release Wednesday afternoon that announced the arrest of 26-year-old Pittsburg resident Bruce Griffin for the attack. The suspect was taken into custody at Post and Larkin streets at 1:40 A.M.The attack happened at about 7:15 p.m. Monday in the 200 block of States Street. Griffin, who was a passenger in a new Regents Cab SUV, allegedly beat the cabbie, 53-year-old Balvinder Singh, and stabbed him several times in the face and the chest before robbing him, police said.The press release noted that “investigative leads and a citywide search by officers from all the district stations based on a description of the suspect led to the arrest.” KTVU has learned from a source that the suspect left his cell phone inside the cab.Griffin was taken into custody without incident.The suspect was charged with robbery and attempted homicide and remains in police custody.This was not the first time Griffin has targeted a cabbie; he was on parole for a similar robbery of a cab driver that occurred on January 24, 2003.The incident left area residents in the Castro shaken.Jim Wallace, who lives in the neighborhood, was one of several people who rushed outside their homes when they heard the attack.“I looked out the window and saw two guys violently fighting,” Wallace told KTVU. “It looked like they were punching each other in the face. So I had the phone right there and immediately called 911. The neighborhood really reacted. Everybody came out.”When he and other neighbors got down to the cab on usually safe States Street, Wallace said he realized the cab driver had been repeatedly stabbed, not punched.“I don’t know if he [the assailant] was a fare or not but I’m pretty sure he was a fare,” Wallace said. “They [other witnesses of the attack and the police] said they had him on camera in the cab.”Another neighbor, a paramedic, tried to stop the bleeding while others chased the robber up the street and down the Vulcan steps before he got away.“He was covered in blood,” said witness Isaac Joseph. “It was pretty bad. He was in and out of consciousness.”Singh was taken to San Francisco General Hospital to be treated for his injuries, which were considered to be life-threatening, according to authorities.The cab was equipped with surveillance camera and witnesses told KTVU there was a $12 fare on the cab meter.Singh had recovered enough from his injuries that he was released from the hospital on Wednesday. A newlywed and stepfather of a teenage son, Singh started driving in San Francisco less than a year ago after moving from New York City where he also drove cabs.In the press release issued Wednesday afternoon, the San Francisco Police Department expressed its gratitude to the many citizens who came to the aid of the victim after the attack and who provided valuable information to police that helped in the apprehension of the suspect.”
SF Gate Wrote ”
A taxi driver was beaten and stabbed before being robbed in the Castro district Monday night.
The suspect, described as a young man wearing a hooded black and gray sweatshirt, attacked the taxi driver at 7:12 p.m. on the 200 block of States Street. After beating the driver, the suspect pulled a knife and stabbed him several times before robbing him of his fares, said San Francisco Police Officer Boaz Mariles.
“This is just a horrific incident,” Mariles said. “All for what – his daily wage of taxi fares?”
The cab driver, a man in his 50s whose name was not released, was reported in critical condition at San Francisco General Hospital with life threatening stab wounds.
Investigators would not say whether the suspect was a passenger in the cab, but if he was, Mariles said, there is likely some video of the suspect because most taxi cabs in San Francisco are equipped with cameras.”
There are no barriers in cabs to protect the driver from attacks like this. My understanding is that without the plastic barriers it gives the customer a more personal experience.
- $3.10 for the first 1/5 of a mile.
- 45 cents for every additional 1/5 of a mile.
- 45 cents per minute for wait times and traffic delays.
- $2.00 airport surcharge
- Passengers pay any bridge tolls.
- Out of town trips: Taxi driver can collect in advance, except to SFO / OAK airports.
Litquake’s mission has been to galvanize the Bay Area’s already thriving literary scene by bringing emerging, mid-career and established local authors together with fans of the written word for an annual fall festival.
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Address: P.O. Box 720125
City: San Francisco 94172-0125
Phone: 415-750-1497
Fax: 415-550-7825
Email: info@litquake.org
Website: http://www.litquake.org
ING Bay to Breakers includes a 99-year-old 12K footrace, a two-day fitness Expo and a post-race Footstock Festival. Always the third weekend in May.
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Address: 600 Townsend Street, Suite 410
City: San Francisco 94010
Phone: 415-359-2800
Fax: 650-348-0188
Email: info@ingbaytobreakers.com
Website: http://www.ingbaytobreakers.com
Fleet Week is the Bay Area’s tribute to the men and women of our armed forces. Tour Navy ships and watch air shows. Reserved seating and VIP access tickets available. Corporate packages.
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Address: 1110 Eugenia Place, Suite 300
City: Carpinteria 93013-2923
Phone: 650-599-5057
Fax:
Email: sffleetweek@airshownetwork.com
Website: http://www.fleetweek.us
One of California’s largest ethnic celebrations to welcome spring, showcasing Japanese culture, dance, martial arts, calligraphy, flower arranging and tea ceremony. During the month of April and festival on weekends.
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Address: 1759 Sutter Street
City: San Francisco 94115
Phone: 415-563-2313
Fax:
Email: info@nccbf.org
Website: http://www.nccbf.org
The Kaiser Permanente San Francisco International Dragon Boat Festival at Treasure Island is a free event featuring dragon boat racing, food, entertainment and children’s activities.
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Address: 268 Bush Street, Suite 888
City: San Francisco 94104
Phone: 415-378-8858
Fax:
Email: linda.cheu@gmail.com
Website: http://www.sfdragonboat.com
Asian Heritage Street Celebration is the largest free, annual festival that showcases Asian arts, traditions and pop culture. Features performances, food, music, activities for kids, and unique Asian-inspired arts and crafts. Third Saturday in May.
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Address: 809 Sacramento Street
City: San Francisco 94108
Phone: 415-321-5865
Fax: 415-397-3080
Email: asianfairsf@awfoundation.com
Website: http://www.asianfairsf.com
ArtSpan produces SF Open Studios, a free program through which 800 local artists open workspaces to the public every October; organizes related exhibitions; and publishes an annual directory of San Francisco Artists.
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Address: 934 Brannan Street
City: San Francisco 94103
Phone: 415-861-9838
Fax: 415-431-4575
Email: info@artspan.org
Website: http://www.artspan.org
One of the most prominent outlets for Native American films, the American Indian Film Festival in November is an artistic showcase for new feature films, shorts, public service, music videos and documentaries. Shows at Palace of Fine Arts, Embarcadero Center Cinema. Admission varies from $5-20. Discount for students and seniors. Group rates available at a 20 percent discount for groups of 10 or more, except for awards show.
Address: 333 Valencia Street, Suite 322
City: San Francisco 94103
Phone: 415-554-0525
Fax: 415-554-0542
Email: filmfestival@aifisf.com
Website: http://www.aifisf.com
December 13, 2009 5:00 PM
Powell Street and Geary Street
December 12, 2009 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
9th Ave and Lincoln Way
BAZAAR BIZARRE SAN FRANCISCO – “THE GREATEST INDIE FESTIVAL IN SF”
Come one, come all to one of the oldest and best indie craft fairs in the nation! Bazaar Bizarre began in 2001 in the Boston-area as an offbeat entertainment extravaganza to showcase the DIY movement and handmade goods. Bazaar Bizarre has spread across the nation to cities such as Los Angeles, Cleveland, Maker Faire Bay Area and Austin. Bazaar Bizarre San Francisco is a Handmade market, Indie entertainment extravaganza and D.I.Y. Festival all under one roof!
Estimated Airport Taxi Rates (typical and before tip / gratuity):
- SFO San Francisco Airport to downtown San Francisco ~$45
For trips over 15 miles, taxi companies charge an additional 50 percent of the cab fare. For example, if your fare comes to $100, you will pay $150. You are also responsible for any bridge or highway tolls.
San Francisco does not allow taxi companies to charge you an additional baggage fee, so no driver should attempt this. Also, drivers cannot refuse you if you plan to only go a short distance, such as a block or two. If there is a fare dispute, drivers legally have to take the passenger to the nearest police station so that police can help resolve the issue.
How to become a San Francisco Taxicab Driver
Requisites for a Drivers Permit as per Section 1089 (d) MPC
1. Be a resident of the United States, of good moral character.
2. Be the age of 21 years or older.
3. Be of sound physique, with good eyesight and not subject to any disease, condition, infirmity, or addiction to the use of alcohol or any controlled substance, which might render the applicant unfit for the safe operation of a taxicab.
4. Be able to read and write the English language.
5. Be clean in dress and person.
6. Hold a valid California Driver’s License of a class sufficient for the lawful operation of the motor vehicle to be driven.
More Info Please check out this website:
http://www.parks.sfgov.org/site/taxicommission_index.asp?id=8128
I am told in San Francisco we have many drivers who have various interesting backgrounds. In this section, if you are a taxi driver please tell us about you. The public likes to know who they are getting into cars with. Here is your chance to shine.
Please post your experiences as a passenger in one of our fine SF Taxis.
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