INTERIM. Sharing Economy. Cabs Charging a Surcharge for Credit Cards.

Where is this issue bubbling? Chicago. A Chicago Alderman wants to allow cabbies to be able to charge a 50cents surcharge for the use of credit cards to put more money into cabbie pockets.

What do cabbies have to do with the sharing economy? Cabs are adjusting their business models to be in the same market as ride share is a cash free business.

Chicago Tribune | Morning Spin: City Hall warns cabbies on 50-cent credit card surcharge