Taxis
Young Women Jump In Cabs In Loop, Rob Drivers On South Side
A group of young women have been haling taxis in the Loop, then robbing the drivers after being driven to the South Side, according to Chicago Police.
50 Percent More Wheelchair-Accessible Cabs In Chicago This Year
You may have noticed a major change involving the kind of cabs that are out on the streets of Chicago lately.
City, Cabbies Clashing On Plans For Taxi Reform Without Fare Hikes
The Emanuel administration and some Chicago cabbies are set to clash over the city’s plans to reshape the taxi industry without raising fares.
Cab Drivers Want Steep Fare Hike, Vomit Cleanup Fee
It’s been six years since Chicago cab drivers have had a fare increase and cabbies say it’s about time they had another one.
Mayor Emanuel Calls For New, Tighter Regulations On Taxis
Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Monday announced plans for a set of reforms to the taxi industry that will improve vehicles and regulate cab drivers.
Natural Gas-Powered Cabs Coming To Chicago
Commuters will soon see a taxicab that doesn’t run on gasoline on the streets of Chicago.
Moratorium On Taxis In Des Plaines?
The City of Des Plaines might put the brakes on taxicabs.
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