Chicago's declining taxi industry is hoping for some legislative help as it struggles to survive in the age of ride-sharing companies like Uber and Lyft.
The Chicago Tribune reports that almost half the city's nearly 7,000 licensed cabs are in foreclosure or idled, leading to a call for regulatory intervention to keep taxi fleets working.
One idea is to cap the number of ride-sharing licenses in Chicago, which currently sees nearly 66,000 active ride-share drivers. A similar move occurred in New York City last month in which the city approved placing a one-year moratorium on new ride-share licenses.
Two aldermen have said they're considering such a proposal, which could help taxis compete with ride-share drivers, particularly on weekends. But city officials have no plans to cap ride-sharing services right now.
