| Source | WBEZ |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | April 17, 2026, 7:01 a.m. |
| Last Updated | April 17, 2026, 7:01 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.wbez.org/politics/2026/04/17/chicago-cabbies-conflicted-about-fare-hike-intended-to-save-dying-taxi-industry |
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Chicago’s beleaguered taxicab drivers have mixed feelings about the first taxi
fare increase in a decade that aims to keep their struggling industry afloat.
The City Council agreed Wednesday to [ raise cab fares by 20% ][1] in an effort
to help cabdrivers who are trying to compete with Uber and Lyf...