Cabbies Threaten To Strike
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Furious that Chicago taxicab fares are going down -- not up -- cabdrivers on Thursday gave Mayor Daley a two-week ultimatum: Support a 16 percent fare increase that takes effect Jan. 1 or risk a strike that could "paralyze" the city.
The United Taxidrivers Community Council renewed its strike threat one day before the $1-a-ride fuel surcharge imposed last spring is reduced to 50 cents because of a decline in gas prices.
"We refuse to be subjected to this rollercoaster. We are not beggars. We need a permanent fare increase -- 16 percent on the meter," said chairman Fayez Khozindar.
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First Posted: 10-30-08 01:29 PM | Updated: 11-30-08 05:12 AM