[HIGHLIGHTS] Antitrust body tells cities to increase taxi licenses - Business

Antitrust body tells cities to increase taxi licenses. Local authorities must also provide constant monitoring of supply and ensure adequate services for transportation of people with reduced mobility, added watchdog.

Law, approved last autumn, sparked protests and strikes from taxi drivers, who are a highly protected sector of the economy.Grassroots union Usb described the provision as "inappropriate". ALL RIGHTS RESERVED © Copyright ANSA 2013. All rights reserved. Italy's antitrust authority told municipalities that they must increase the number of taxi licenses available and make shifts more flexible.