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Venice officials defend day-tripper tax, but delay decision on extending it

Mayor Luigi Brugnaro said that the city would consider adjusting the fee based on if the tax is paid in advance, or at the last minute.

Activists gather outside Venice’s Santa Lucia train station (Colleen Barry/AP)
Activists gather outside Venice’s Santa Lucia train station (Colleen Barry/AP) (Colleen Barry/AP)
By Colleen Barry, Associated Press