Taxicabs to Forego Rate Increase

The City of Wichita Falls has authorized local taxicab companies to raise their rates by ten cents per mile during the second quarter of 2008. The rate increase is tied to the increasing costs of gasoline. However, Skylark Taxi, operator of Wichita Falls' largest fleet of taxicabs, says that it will not raise its prices and will continue to provide service at the previous rate. Skylark Vice President Candice Darnell stated, "Fuel is not the only commodity that is experiencing price increases. Our customers are facing rising costs across the board and we simply are not yet prepared to burden our customers with another increase. Many of our customers depend on us for all of their transportation needs and ten cents per mile can have a real impact on their budget."