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2013 Chicago Taxicab Driver Excellence Award - exemplary taxicabriver who serves the disabled community driving a wheelchair accessible vehicle - vote til Dec 31, 2013


2013 Taxicab Driver Excellence Award
November 5, 2013

The City of Chicago will award a taxicab medallion to an exemplary taxicabriver who serves the disabled community driving a wheelchair accessible vehicle.

The Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) has launched the nomination period for the 2013 Taxicab Driver Excellence Award. The award focuses on taxicab drivers who serve the disabled community, drive wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs) and provide exemplary customer service to passengers.

The winner will receive a Chicago taxicab medallion, the average market price of a taxicab medallion is at a minimum $360,000. The award is part of Mayor Emanuel’s initiatives to promote and incentivize the growth of wheelchair accessible vehicles in Chicago.

Eligible Taxicab Drivers MUST at a minimum:

Hold a valid City of Chicago Public Chauffeur license.Be in compliance with all City laws.Have been driving a Chicago licensed taxicab for at least 3 consecutive years.

To nominate a driver, please download the Nomination Form and return it to BACP.

Nomination forms are accepted:

By Mail: “Attn: Taxicab Driver Excellence Award” BACP – Public Vehicle Operations Division, 2350 W. Ogden Ave., First Floor, Chicago, IL 60608

By Email: In subject line, state “Taxicab Driver Excellence Award” and email to BACPPV@cityofchicago.org

In Person: BACP – Public Vehicle Operations Division, 2350 W. Ogden Ave., 1st Floor, Chicago, Illinois 60608 OR BACP - Administrative Offices, City Hall – Room 805, 121 N. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL 60602

Nominations will be accepted through 3 p.m. on Dec. 31, 2013.
For questions, contact BACPPV@cityofchicago.org or call 312-746-4300.

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