Cabbies Push for fare hike

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Oct29,2010

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Cabbies Push For Fare Hike

Chicago cabdrivers again pitched to aldermen the need for a 22 percent fare hike to offset rising costs and city fees. They say are squeeezing them to the point of destition.The last fare increase for Chicago cabs was in 2005. That would increase the cost to start a ride from $2.25 to $2.75.
Norma Reyes, Commissioner of the city Dept. of Business Afffairs and Consumer Protection opposes any rate increase. The city enacted a taxi fuel surcharge of up to $1.00 in 2008, tied to the cost of gas.
Reyes said her department would work with cab companies to introduce more fuel efficent vehicles rather than passing more costs on to consumers.


Most cab drivers don't deserve a fare hike. There are drivers that will take out of your way, so that they can make more money on the fare box. For the average consumer, that can be an extra $3 to $5 dollars. Most drivers speed, don't use turn signals, make illegal turns and don't obey the traffic lights. They are terrible drivers, maybe if they would drive better and a safer manner, they may get better tips. Then there be no need for a fare hike.