Atlanta Increases Taxi Fares for First Time in 18 Years

Friday, June 9th, 2023

A taxi ride is getting more expensive in Atlanta after City Council members voted Tuesday to increase taxi fares.

This move is aimed at making cabs more appealing for potential drivers.

Atlanta Checker Cab president Rick Hewatt says he’s down to about 40 drivers compared with 200 before Uber and Lyft.

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