Officials in San Francisco are trying to tap the brakes on round-the-clock, self-driving taxi services.

For what are officials doing and why, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Pat Thurston spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Officials in San Francisco are trying to tap the brakes on round-the-clock, self-driving taxi services.
For what are officials doing and why, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Pat Thurston spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

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San Francisco putting up roadblocks to curb 24-hour driverless taxis

Have you ever thought about taking a spin on the SkyStar Observation Wheel in Golden Gate Park? 

Well, the clock may be ticking on that opportunity, as city officials are contemplating the relocation of this colossal Ferris wheel to Fisherman's Wharf.

For more, Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former Mayor of San Francisco Willie Brown.

Have you ever thought about taking a spin on the SkyStar Observation Wheel in Golden Gate Park? 
Well, the clock may be ticking on that opportunity, as city officials are contemplating the relocation of this colossal Ferris wheel to Fisherman's Wharf.
For more, Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former Mayor of San Francisco Willie Brown.

The infamous Golden Gate Park Ferris Wheel may move - here's why.

Officials tasked with tracking down a new police chief for the city say they're close to a short-list.

This comes after officials this week said they expect to recommend three finalists to Mayor Sheng Thao by mid-October.

For more, KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

Officials tasked with tracking down a new police chief for the city say they're close to a short-list.
This comes after officials this week said they expect to recommend three finalists to Mayor Sheng Thao by mid-October.
For more, KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Oakland may be close to finding it's next police chief

Under a new proposal in San Francisco, the SF Municipal Transit agency will need to get written approval from the mayor before they extend metered hours or up the fares.

This comes as local businesses have been critical of the agency's changes to metered parking, saying it's just making it harder to get customers in the door.

For more KCBS Radio's Matt Bigler and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Under a new proposal in San Francisco, the SF Municipal Transit agency will need to get written approval from the mayor before they extend metered hours or up the fares.
This comes as local businesses have been critical of the agency's changes to metered parking, saying it's just making it harder to get customers in the door.
For more KCBS Radio's Matt Bigler and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco putting up roadblocks to curb 24-hour driverless taxis

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