Thank you, drivers I am writing to express appreciation for the taxi and rideshare drivers who have served our city during the past year. Due to an injury, I have had to use these services almost daily. Almost every time, the drivers have been friendly, helpful, interesting to talk with — and safe, good drivers. During this year of isolation, these brief encounters have brought a smile and a sense of humanity to those whom they likely will never see again. Carroll Cradock, West Loop Pension costs leave nothing for social services I agree with Roger Flaherty’s guest column that more social services are need to prevent tragedies such as the shooting of Adam Toledo from happening again. But the problem we have in Illinois and Chicago is one of funding. As the state and city’s pension crises explode exponentially, the share of budgets needed to meet pension obligations skyrockets. Until there is serious pension reform, there will be no money available to serve the needy — even with huge tax increases. You cannot tax your way out of the pension debacle. The state and city need pension reform.