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Times Union: Taxi drivers ride, rally against $1 surcharge

Proposed MTA deficit-closer called regressive
Capitol bureau
Tuesday, April 28, 2009

A sea of yellow taxis arrived in Albany today, as drivers incensed by the proposed $1 taxi tax to bail out the MTA and build bridges and roads upstate are taking their message to state lawmakers.

The caravan of around 40 cabs circled the Capitol and held a press conference on the east lawn, and drivers met with individual Senators and Assembly members.

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