Calgary city council will debate on Monday whether or not they should add 55 more taxi licences to the city's fleet.
Half of the licences will be distributed to eligible drivers and the other half to brokers.
Currently, there are over 1,000 licenced taxis in Calgary, and that number hasn't changed since 2006.
A report will be presented to council on Monday morning that will request the new licences.
Some councilors are worried that adding more licences will water down the industry and make it harder for drivers to make a living.
The city's taxi commission says they've heard complaints about it being difficult to catch a cab, but say there are more than enough cabs available during the day.
The commission adds that the problem arises at night.
Ward 13 Councillor Diane Colley-Urquhart brought the issue to council in December and says solutions may include more cab licences, special event permits and night time only plates.
"This is really kind of a shot across the bow to the industry and the drivers to say listen, get your dispatch systems right, provide the service," said Colley-Urquhart.
The taxi industry says they're open to adding more cabs, but limiting that number to 100.
"We feel that a hundred will get us ready for the new legislation and answer a lot of concerns of council," said Len Bellingham of the Calgary Livery Association.
Meanwhile, a local group has started a website that is devoted to taxi customers.
The Voters for Taxis website says they are giving a voice to the cab customer and offers visitors information about the industry and bylaw reviews.
