Politics & Government
Mayor Lori Lightfoot Proposes Fuel Surcharge For Chicago Taxi Rides
The mayor's proposal would add a $1 surcharge to taxi fares of up to $20.
CHICAGO (CBS) — With gas prices in Chicago still well above $5 per gallon, Mayor Lori Lightfoot is proposing a temporary fuel surcharge on taxi fares to provide a measure of relief to cab drivers.
The mayor's proposal would add a $1 surcharge to taxi fares of up to $20, a $2 surcharge for fares of up to $40, and a $3 surcharge for fares above $40 whenever the AAA's average monthly price for a gallon of regular gasoline in Chicago rises above $5.
