| Source | WBEZ |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Sept. 23, 2026, 1:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Sept. 23, 2026, 1:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.wbez.org/in-the-loop-with-sasha-ann-simons/2026/09/23/chicago-cab-rideshare-drivers-6-per-gallon-gas-eats-at-already-thin-profit-margins-we-have |
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Gas is more expensive than ever, [ _reaching an average of $5.03-$5.14 in
Chicago_ ][6] . But some neighborhoods are seeing prices as high as $6 per
gallon.
Working from home, going out less, or swapping the car out for public transit
and/or bikes are an option for some, but what if driving _is_ yo...