標題: Local cab companies see major drop in business [打印本頁] 作者: tiffiant 時間: 2011-4-24 07:54 標題: Local cab companies see major drop in business
Local cab companies see major drop in business
Drivers hope cruise ship season brings new passengers
Tanya Fletcher Apr 24, 2011 07:45:51 AM
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VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) - Cab companies in Metro Vancouver are desperate for customers. News1130 has learned the local taxi industry has seen a 30 per cent drop in business over the past two years.
They blame the significant drop in business on the Canada Line.
Amrik Mahil with the Vancouver Taxi Association says cab drivers are really counting on the upcoming cruise ship season to bring in more passengers.
"It's so important to us in the summer. We're excited that it's starting... drivers basically start counting down the days until the cruise ships get going."
Mahil explains the recent news of Disney Cruise Lines pulling service from Vancouver was a huge blow to business. "When the announcement came that they'd be based out of Seattle next year it really dampened our hopes for the future."
He adds they're also counting on a long Canucks playoff run to help keep business moving.作者: tiffiant 時間: 2011-4-24 07:55
