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Sunday, December 7, 2014

Nominations for Chicago 2014 Taxicab Driver Excellence Award, serves Disability Community, exemplary customer service - till Jan 5, 2015

City of Chicago yearly 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 free Chicago taxicab medallion. The award is part of Mayor Emanuel'sinitiatives to promote and incentivize the growth of wheelchair accessible vehicles in Chicago.
  
Nomination form forms are be available on at www.cityofchicago.org/bacp.

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.
Nominations will be accepted through 3 PM January 5, 2015:
  • 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 
For questions, comments, or to join the City of Chicago's Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection-Public Vehicle Operations (BACPPV) e-mail list to receive industry notices and other news, send an email to BACPPV@cityofchicago.org.

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