There may be a cultural aspect, too. When I was a kid, taxis were for rich people or businessmen. Even if I can afford it now, it just feels like an extravaganc

There may be a cultural aspect, too. When I was a kid, taxis were for rich people or businessmen. Even if I can afford it now, it just feels like an extravagance to take a taxi. Of course, the lack of price transparency means this bias is never going to be eroded. In my mind, a taxi is going to cost $50 for even the shortest trip, and so I never even bother.