Major changes aimed at improving service are on the way for Calgary’s taxi cab industry.
The City of Calgary will hand out 55 new accessible licenses to drivers.
However, there are some conditions placed on the new licenses.
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Cabbies with the new plates have to work between 10 p.m. until 4 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
Brokers are also being asked to equip the new taxis with GPS systems for tracking.
Calgarians have complained for years that they can’t find a cab on weekends.
Mayor Nenshi says the new regulations will mean taxis will be available when and where people need them.
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