Food Cart Frenzy: LA County’s Delayed Project Sparks Frustration, But Permitted Vendors Thrive

LA County’s Delayed Street Vendor Cart Project Sparks Frustration

County’s Shift in Focus from Hot-Hold Carts to Grill Carts Raises Concerns

According to LATimes, The Los Angeles County government has been working on a project to give street vendors new food carts. But, almost two years after they started, the carts are not yet ready. Some people in the industry are upset because this delay is causing problems for vendors and their customers.

The project started with a plan to give 200 hot-hold carts, but then they changed their plan to make more types of carts, including ones that can cook food. The county has also been criticized for not telling vendors what is going on or when they will get the carts.

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Food Cart Frenzy: LA County’s Delayed Project Sparks Frustration, But Permitted Vendors Thrive (PHOTO: GOOGLE)

Permitted Vendors Thrive Despite LA County’s Delayed Cart Project, Inspiring Hope for Future Success

Despite the delays, some vendors have had success. Beverly Estrada owns a cart that she uses to sell tamales. She got her cart and now she sells tamales at a big store in Downey. This shows that having a permitted cart is important for vendors. They are hoping that the county will finish the project soon so they can get their new carts.

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