Chicago Taxis: If Ya Can’t Beat ‘Em, Do As They Do |
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If future travels take you to the Windy City, and you need to ride a taxi on a weekend night, be prepared to pay higher fares. Mayor Emanuel has allowed taxis to do as Uber and Lift hail-a-private-car drivers do, pump up the price during evening theater, dining and other busy times.
It’s called price surging due to supply and demand, or maybe just a polite term for highway robbery.
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