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Articles tagged “chicago”

Ground Transport

The next battle on Uber’s dance card is in Chicago

Uber's adoption of similar rules as taxis for its sedan service is what's tripping it up this time; if it wants to act like a taxi service, it'll have to be licensed. And Uber doesn't like the whole licensing thing.

Skift | 11 years ago

The next battle on Uber’s dance card is in Chicago

Airlines

The curious case of a small Illinois airport where millions are spent but only one plane flies

Political agreements and government oversights have funneled taxpayers’ dollars into the underused airport for 17 years, a waste with no end in sight despite promises of passenger pickup with a new terminal.

Skift | 12 years ago

Ground Transport

How Hailo plans to succeed with New York City’s yellow cabs where Uber failed

Uber’s haste to be the first to disrupt New York’s taxi scene resulted in its quick dismissal, but it looks to have indeed succeeded in prompting the TLC to adjust regulations in time for Hailo’s arrival.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 12 years ago

How Hailo plans to succeed with New York City’s yellow cabs where Uber failed

Airlines

Chicago O’Hare Airport unveils redesign plans for international Terminal 5

The sleek design looks like Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, but the smart development does more than look pretty and will drive likely drive revenue with long operating hours and more post-security shops.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 12 years ago

Ground Transport

Add Chicago to the list of city taxi commissions that Uber’s successfully ticked off

Questionable business methods? Getting the man all worked up? Being called disruptive 3 times in one TC article? Whether it succeeds or fails at taxi hailing, Uber’s at least shaking up the system like every startup sets out to do.

Skift | 12 years ago

Add Chicago to the list of city taxi commissions that Uber’s successfully ticked off

Airlines

Near-collisions at O’Hare airport raise concerns about air-traffic control

Close calls are bound to occur when thousands of planes funnel through the airport each day, but in this case, all of the incidents seem to tie back to a design issue within O’Hare’s control tower that could be easily addressed.

Michael Tarm, The Associated Press | 12 years ago

Airlines

Does anyone have 30 goats to lend Chicago’s O’Hare Airport?

Goatscaping is not a new concept, but the cheap eco-friendly landscapers are gaining popularity among airports looking to cut costs while maintaining well-groomed grounds.

Skift | 12 years ago

Does anyone have 30 goats to lend Chicago’s O’Hare Airport?

Airlines

You can now pick up farm-fresh fruits and vegetables at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport

Who thought we'd see the day? The farmers' market is an impressive improvement for the air industry, which is slowly shifting towards offering healthier options for fliers on flights as well.

Skift | 12 years ago

You can now pick up farm-fresh fruits and vegetables at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport

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Why Chicago residents wish their rail cars looked more like New York’s subway

The big subway seating debate is over bench versus scoop-style seats with some residents complaining that Chicago's $16 million rail improvements have only made cars feel more cramped.

Jon Hilkevitch, Chicago Tribune | 12 years ago

Why Chicago residents wish their rail cars looked more like New York’s subway

Tourism

Travelers in Chicago face the country’s highest tax burden

Taxes on travel necessities plus sales taxes add up to a daily cost of $40.31, but the Windy City may need to rethink the effect a high-priced reputation has over the benefits of quick tax revenue.

Hugo Martin, Los Angeles Times | 12 years ago

Travelers in Chicago face the country’s highest tax burden