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

TAXICAB INDUSTRY NOTICE

November 13, 2008


EXPIRATION OF FUEL SURCHARGE


In accordance with section 9-112-510 of the Municipal Code of Chicago, as of Thursday, November 13, the taxicab fuel surcharge expires at midnight and drivers are no longer authorized to charge a fuel surcharge. Gasoline prices published by AAA’s Daily Fuel Gauge Report for the Chicago Metropolitan Statistical Area have been below $2.70 for seven consecutive business days.

Taxicabs MUST remove surcharge signage. Failure to improperly display signage may result in fines of not less than $100 nor more than $500 for each offense.

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




Notice No. 08-013

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