Milwaukee has historically been one of the most expensive cities as far as taxi transportation is concerned. A review by the city’s Legislative Reference Bureau revealed that the average cost of an eight-mile cab ride in Milwaukee was $22, a price $2.66 higher than the average of the other cities studied.

Similarly, The Washington Post found that among forty of the largest cities in America, Milwaukee had the ninth-highest taxi fares.

Three local taxi drivers, represented by attorneys of the Institute for Justice, brought a lawsuit against the City of Milwaukee, challenging the constitutionality of the licensing system. Last week, the three taxi drivers struck a blow for freedom.  Read More The Ousting of the Milwaukee Taxi Cartel