Today, Mayor Annise Parker is announcing major changes to the program known as "Safe Clear." Free towing program was started six years ago, but now there's not enough money to keep it going without serious changes.
When this program began years ago during Mayor Bill White's administration, the idea was to get stalled vehicles off the road fast to avoid a backup, and avoid that long line of wrecker drivers, too. The city was doing it at no cost to the driver.
In recent months, it's become clear during discussions at council meetings that that cannot last.
"It was free originally. We were making people do this, and we can't do it anymore," said councilmember Melissa Noriega. "But in the same interest of public safety and good transportation management, we have a tow that's far below market value."
City leaders considered charges for tows and roadside assistance. We'll get to hear today, not only from the mayor, but council member Sue Lovell, as well as HPD and the chair of the Safe Clear management group.
We'll bring you the latest on this developing story on Eyewitness News and abc13.com.
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