Local Revenue Trend. Taxis Subbing in for City Fleets. 3 Bits informed:intel

Where is this happening: D.C.

How does the program work? City employees contact a taxi participating in the city’s “Vehicles on Demand” pilot. 5 to 10 minutes later, a driver picks her up, checks her employee ID and takes her to her destination.

Benefit to the city: Cuts employee transit time in 1/2

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