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Anchorage Taxi Deregulation Initiative
Ray A. Mundy, Ph.D.University of Missouri – St. LouisAGTA Spring ConferenceAtlanta, Ga. April 7th, 2008
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Anchorage Taxi – Ballot Initiative
Private ballot initiative College Professor (Econ) & Student Assistance from Adrian Moore of
Reason Foundation Current system of 180 taxi medallions Initiative would create “Open Entry” Cost for taxi permit would be no more
than a few hundred dollars
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Initial Public Opinion
What a great idea:– More cabs on the streets– Greater competition– Lower fares– Better service
Early public opinion polls– Likely voters favored 2 to 1
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Legal Challenge:
Public “Taking” of private property (medallion)– Permits had been transferable– Prior administrations held this view– Current administration was ambivalent– Permitted initiative to be put onto ballot – Eventual value could exceed $20 million
– Medallion Holders on Strong Legal Footing Administration had changed taxi permit policy
– New permits were not transferable– New permits were auctioned off
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Medallion Owners Association Response
Retained Legal Counsel Retained popular public relations individual Retained International (modest also) taxi expert Developed a media plan
– Educate the public about open taxi systems– Utilize a two phased approach
Be funny to get their attention Be authoritative to convince the public
– Saturation media blitz Radio, TV, print, buses, household mailer
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Be Funny:
The Taxi Ride from Hell!!!
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The Authoritative Element(s)
Educate the public:– Constant TV ads– Taxi equivalent of the “Video Professor”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMY6qWcjvXE
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More Media Blitz
Radio stations were saturated – 28 times daily, 9 stations– Grandfatherly advice:
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More Media Blitz
BusesNewspapersHome Mailers
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On sixteen Buses Roaming the Streets of Anchorage
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In newspapers:
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The Results:
Voted on April 1st
Heavy voter turnout Nine initiatives on ballot
– Eight of these were bond issues– All eight passed
Open Entry Taxicab Initiative Went Down In Flames
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Vote Count:
Two to one against “open entry” taxi deregulation
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