By Tara Ramsey, staff writer
Published: March 1,2011
A union representing Charlotte’s taxicab drivers wants the city to seek an investigation of the Greater Charlotte Hospitality and Tourism Alliance by the FBI or the State Bureau of Investigation. Randy Conrad, organizer for Teamsters Local 71, told the Charlotte Passenger Vehicles for Hire Board today that cab company owners have been “shook down for money” [...]
By Tara Ramsey, staff writer
Published: January 20,2011
In a move to reach a compromise between Charlotte taxicab drivers and cab companies, a city committee wants to ask another committee to consider eliminating a city requirement that forces drivers to contract with taxicab companies in order to work in Charlotte. The Passenger Vehicles for Hire committee’s request first has to be approved by [...]
By Tara Ramsey, staff writer
Published: December 8,2010
The City of Charlotte’s Passenger Vehicles for Hire Board will not raise cab fares in 2011. During a meeting Tuesday, the board, which governs taxicabs and limousines that operate in Charlotte, voted unanimously to keep all fares the same as in 2010. Passengers pay a $2.50 “drop charge” just for getting into a cab, plus another 50 cents [...]
By Tara Ramsey, staff writer
Published: November 2,2010
Charlotte’s Passenger Vehicles for Hire Board discussed Tuesday whether any changes should be made to the fare structure for Charlotte taxicabs. Burhan Al-Shaikh, manager of the Passenger Vehicles for Hire Division of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, said he is surveying drivers and cab company representatives to determine if the current fare structure should be adjusted. [...]
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