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Exact Change Policy Cuts Transit Robberies Nationwide
A nationwide move to exact change in buses taxis gas stations and stores reduces robberies. Louisville transit chief John Askers notes no robberies since 1968 shift. drivers now carry minimal cash or none. The policy varies by city with scrip tickets and change books used in some areas while others rely on cash limits and strongboxes.
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John Askers
Louisville, Ky
Askers
Associated Press
Vickers
Albuquerque, N.M
Springfield, Mass
Edward O'Keefe
Amalgamated Transit Workers
O'Keefe
Bill Baxa
Chicago Transit Authority
Baxa
Yellow Cab Co
Los Angeles
Tal
John Davidson
Dallas