Cab fare from Manchester airport rising

By SCOTT BROOKS New Hampshire Union Leader Staff 1 hour, 14 minutes ago MANCHESTER – The price of a taxi ride out of Manchester-Boston Regional Airport will go up between 20 and 40 percent next month. A new fare schedule, which goes into effect Aug. 1, will charge customers an extra $2 to $6 for quick trips from the airport to other locations in Manchester or some neighboring towns. The rate for longer trips will jump to $2.40 per mile, a 37 percent increase. Airport officials approved the new prices this month in response to a petition from the taxi companies, whose profits have taken a hit as gas prices have climbed. "We're all kind of suffering out there," said Ron Cote, owner-operator of All American Airport Service. The measure is the latest in a series of fare increases pinching local travelers. Last month, Manchester's... [read full story]