Press Release
RDU Cab Rates to Rise
Mar 14, 2001
WHAT: Taxicab rates to increase for the first time in six years at RDU
WHEN: New rates become effective Thursday, March 15, 2001
HOW: Old initial fare of $1.35 increases to new initial fare of $2.30
Old rate of .25 cents for each additional 1/6 mile goes to .30 cents per 1/6 mile
Typical One-Way Fares with Estimated Mileage RDU to City:
| RDU to city | Old Fare | New Fare |
| Raleigh - 14 miles | $22.50 | $27.50 |
| Durham - 14 miles | $22.50 | $27.50 |
| Cary - 9 miles | $15.00 | $18.50 |
| Chapel Hill - 18 miles | $28.50 | $34.70 |
WHY: Through a series of meetings and negotiations with taxicab owners, operators and drivers, the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority agreed to a new rate schedule to make sure taxicab service levels met or exceeded customer demand. The Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority operates one of the strictest taxicab licensing, training, testing and inspection programs of any municipality in the state.
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