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Chicago Cab Drivers

1 In 5 Cab Drivers Assaulted On The Job: UIC Survey

Chicago Sun-Times | MARY WISNIEWSKI | Posted 10.07.2009 | Chicago

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When Hong "Steve" Kim, 50, a cabdriver from Humboldt Park, got robbed at gunpoint in his cab a few years ago, the assailant told him he was lucky....

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Cab Drivers Work More, Earn Less: Study

Chicago Public Radio | Chip Mitchell | Posted 04.26.2009 | Chicago

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A new study finds that Chicago cab drivers make a lot less than you may think and that they work more hours than most people. Taxi drivers hope the re...

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Chicago Cab Drivers Seek 16% Fare Increase, Threaten Strike

AP | Posted 12.27.2008 | Chicago

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Chicago cab drivers say they'll strike for 24 hours starting Sunday because of concern over fares. Many protested outside of Chicago's City Hall on T...

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Cabbies Vow Strike As Fares Drop

Chicago Sun-Times | Fran Spielman | Posted 12.12.2008 | Chicago

Read More: Chicago Gas Prices, Gas Prices, Taxi Rates, Chicago Cab Fares, Chicago Cab Strike, Chicago Cabs, Cabbies, Taxi Gas Surcharge, Chicago Cab Drivers, Chicago News

Chicago taxicab fares are about to drop for the second time in two weeks. But passengers may soon have a more difficult time finding a cab. The two-t...

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