Chicago cab driver Frederick Bailey is charged with shooting two other drivers after a fight over whether one had cut him off while waiting in line to lease cabs for the night on Friday. more ›

You lookin' at me, punk? Chicago taxi companies have evaded punishment for hiring dangerous drivers, despite longstanding laws that impose fines on cab companies who hire repeat offenders. Emanuel administration officials say a new ordinance will clean things up. Enforcement of that ordinance? Optional. more ›

Amid all the debates about CTA funding and fare increases, we haven’t been paying all that much attention to taxi prices. Many will remember that, on April 28, cab companies were allowed to add a $1 surcharge to offset the high costs of gas, but taxi drivers say that isn’t enough. Not only have gas prices risen 75 cents (or more) a gallon since the surcharge was added, but the surcharge has had some unexpected consequences. Prateek Sampat, spokesman for the United Taxi Drivers Community Council, claims that drivers’ tips have decreased as a result of the added $1 charge. Perhaps the prominently displayed sign has irritated riders? Also, Sampat says, the price of everything has increased in the last year and cab drivers cannot make ends meet. more ›