Posted on 07/25/2008 9:41:55 AM PDT by mainestategop
BANGOR, Maine - The city’s taxicab drivers and owners didn’t have to do much convincing to get local officials to entertain their request for a pay raise.
Like everyone else who depends on fuel, members of Bangor’s taxi industry say they are being driven to their knees by skyrocketing gasoline prices, which currently are close to $4 a gallon.
For relief, they have turned to the City Council, which regulates how much they can charge.
(Excerpt) Read more at bangornews.com ...
[don't get me wrong ...I love Bangor...]
Hey! That’s a great image! LOL!
In a free market economy the government doesn’t set prices.
That could be downtown Bangor or even Presque Isle. LOL
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