Politics - July 31, 2009
City hikes fees on cab rides, snow removal and more
Among the plethora of fee increases passed by the Milwaukee Common Council this week is a hidden one that will not effect the city coffers at all -- a substantial increase in taxi cab rates. Milwaukee already has among the highest cab rates country -- including, for a period of time, more expensive than rates in Chicago and Toronto.
Tags: taxi, zoo interchange, Wisconsin DNR

Politics - Dec. 3, 2008
A plan for digging out the city
Just in time for the first big snow of the year, the Department of Public Works is ready to present its plowing strategy for the coming white season. And it looks like patience will be a mantra for drivers and pedestrians. Aldermen asked DPW to set up a plan after last year's somewhat disjointed approach to plowing.
Tags: DPW, MPS, Milwaukee Public Schools, Cheryl Nenn, parking meters, taxi, Jim Doyle, Scott Walker, veto, Tim Carpenter, Riverkeeper, Wingspread, Lynn Broaddus, Brian Fraley, Wisconsin Leadership Institute

Politics - June 18, 2008
Alderman proposes higher cab fares
It seems inevitable when gas prices go up cab fares should, too. A proposal by Ald. Jim Bohl suggests cab fares rise 25 cents for every 1/10 of a mile.
Tags: Ald. Jim Bohl, taxi, Juneteenth, Ald. Willie Hines, Brewers, Milwaukee Police Department, UWM, Tom Krukowski, Ald. Tony Zielinski, Ald. Bob Bauman

Politics - April 11, 2008
Where are the cab stands?
Milwaukee used to have taxi stands Downtown, but now there seems to be only one.
Tags: Taxi, cab, David Cieslewicz, Common Council, Ed Flynn, property assessment, smoking ban, Chad Cotti, Fred Kessler, All Children Matter, Ald. Bob Bauman

Politics - Oct. 10, 2007
Jude case still resounds in City Hall
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett doesn't seem to have won many converts over the city's handling of the Frank Jude beating case, which happened way back in 2004.
Tags: Jude, Barrett, Milwaukee Police Department, Piggly Wiggly, James Gedlen, taxi, Venu Gupta, Dudzik, Joy First, Herb Kohl, Butera, John Eiden, Fresh Brands