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Council backs taxi gas surcharge

Members of the City Council called on the Taxi and Limousine Commission yesterday to institute a $1 gas surcharge on all fares as long as the price of gasoline stays above $3.50 a gallon.

"We understand the challenges taxi drivers face at the pump, and we stand united in our support for drivers," said Councilwoman Diana Reyna (D-Brooklyn), who is sponsoring a resolution in the council.

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