Prince George's council to address taxi license controversy

The longstanding debate over whether to increase the number of taxi permits in Prince George's County is expected to be addressed July 13, the County Council's last day of voting before its summer break.

County Bill 36 calls for increasing the number of certified cabs from 775 to 1,175 in October and another 75 each year until 2016. The proposal would also increase fees for licenses and insurance requirements, and require the prominent display of a red official cab sticker on all taxis.