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Ta-aaaaxi! A group of travellers try to get a taxi at Pearson International Airport
Ta-aaaaxi! A group of travellers try to get a taxi at Pearson International Airport

Ta-aaaaxi! A group of travellers try to get a taxi at Pearson International Airport

Date2/10/1987
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Original Toronto Star caption: Ta-aaaaxi! A group of travellers try to get a taxi at Pearson International Airport. During peak periods, a number of cab drivers are taking advantage of the short supply and loading separate fares into one car and illegally charging both the trip's normal rate.
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Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0002973F
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