Taxi fares to rise in NYC
Taxi fares to rise in NYC. Fine with me, I almost never take cabs.
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Reader comments
John DowdellMar 05, 2004 at 2:38PM
I've never understood why there's the threat of police force if you offer taxi services outside of a centrally-determined pricing structure. (I've heard arguments explaining why it's necessary, but haven't seen a solid argument advanced yet.)
AmitMar 05, 2004 at 6:12PM
(Fine with me, I almost never take cabs.)
Wow. What a pointless addition to that link, thanks for the cockyness jason.
PaulMar 05, 2004 at 8:05PM
Cockyness! What?
jkottkeMar 05, 2004 at 9:16PM
Wow. What a pointless addition to that link, thanks for the cockyness jason.
Wow. What a pointless addition to this thread. Thanks for the perplexing comment, Amit.
MartinMar 06, 2004 at 7:08AM
When I visited New York two years ago, I was amazed at how efficient and cheap the New York taxi service was.
I didn't notice too many Americans driving the cabs though.
I live in a town in Scotland that has more taxis per captia than any other town or city in Europe, and it's never difficult to get hold of a cab - but the prices are farcical at times.
In New York, I travelled the length of Manhattan and paid about $7 for the trip.
In my home town, a journey that length would have cost me double, at least.
PeterMar 06, 2004 at 11:27AM
my only experience with NYC cabs is careening through central park to get back to the hotel. fun, when you're 18. i also recall observing that every cab has been banged up at least once or twice.
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