A medallion is a permit issued by SFMTA to operate a taxi vehicle in the City of San Francisco.
Types of Medallions
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Corporate Prior to Prop-K (1978), medallions could be owned by a corporation and were freely transferable. Corporations can hold more than one medallion and there is no driving requirement. The corporation cannot change ownership by more than ten percent or the medallion will revert to the City. Currently, these medallions cannot be transferred or surrendered for consideration.
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Pre-K
Prior to Prop-K (1978), medallions could be held by anyone and could be held by more than one person and were freely transferable. Individuals can hold more than one medallion and there is no driving requirement. Currently, these medallions cannot be transferred or surrendered for consideration. -
Post-K Earned
These medallions were issued after 1978 at no cost to taxi drivers based on the waiting list. They are limited to one per taxi driver and can only be held by an individual. There is a driving requirement and these medallions can be surrendered for consideration if the medallion holder is at least 60 years old or has a permanent disability, and if there is a buyer. These medallions are not transferable. -
Purchased
These medallions were Purchased under the Medallion Sales Pilot Program that started 2010 and the Medallion Transfer Program that replaced the Medallion Sales Pilot Program in 2012. Any individual who Purchased a medallion under either program may retransfer their Purchased permit for sale, with no restriction on age or disability, if there is a buyer. -
Ramp Taxis
These medallions operate in wheelchair accessible ramp vehicles. Some medallions are operated by drivers and some are leased to color schemes. Ramp Medallions cannot be transferred or surrendered for consideration.
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Medallion Holders
Medallions by Company