City of Chicago
Department of Consumer Services
Norma I. Reyes
Commissioner

TAXICAB INDUSTRY NOTICE

November 5, 2008


NOTICE OF PENDING EXPIRATION OF
FUEL SURCHARGE


Gasoline prices published by AAA’s Daily Fuel Gauge Report for the Chicago Metropolitan Statistical Area have been below $2.70 for two consecutive business days.

In accordance with section 9-112-510 of the Municipal Code of Chicago, the taxicab fuel surcharge will expire if average gasoline prices remain below $2.70 for a total of seven consecutive business days.

Effective at midnight on Thursday, November 13th, the $0.50 fuel surcharge is set to expire. At 12:01 a.m. Friday, November 14th, no fuel surcharge will be in effect.

Currently, taxi drivers are authorized to charge a $0.50 fuel surcharge.
As of 12:01 a.m. on Friday, November 14, taxicabs MUST NOT display surcharge signage. Failure to remove signage may result in fines of not less than $100 for each offense.

Please contact Shellie Riedle at 312-746-4300 with any questions.







Notice No. 08-012

Dept. of Consumer Services Public Vehicles Division●2350 W. Ogden, Chicago, IL 60608●312-746-4300