Stratford taxi operators are asking the Stratford police services board for some understanding.
They asked for an increase in the base fare for trips around town from 11.50 to 14.00.
Board members split the difference and green lighted the increase to 13.00 effective on Canada day.
Operators from 3 local cab companies approached the board again asking members to reconsider.
They point to the fact their 4 major expenses are all increasing in cost.
Wages, fuel, insurance and repairs are all going up in price.
The board had originally decided to look into the hike next summer.
Now they are being pushed to do it sooner.
