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Winnipeg cabs planning to halt service to clubs

Club-goers who count on city cabs could need an alternative this coming weekend.

Winnipeg’s largest taxi company is threatening to stop service to clubs. Drivers working for Unicity Taxi said they are being harassed by police officers when they stop to drop off customers.

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Drivers said if they don’t get a meeting with the mayor and police chief they will refuse to take customers to and from bars, clubs and hotels from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

Over the weekend, one cab driver claimed he was assaulted by police.
 

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