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A taxi driver has to rent a medallion and a car (because they can't just use the one they already own) and needs to charge extra for trips across city limits (b
by prodigal_erik 10y ago
A taxi driver has to rent a medallion and a car (because they can't just use the one they already own) and needs to charge extra for trips across city limits (because they're barred from picking up anyone in another city). It's not predatory pricing when your lower prices are due to lower costs.
- kuschku 10y agoA taxi driver in my state has to rent nothing, has to only get insurance and a drivers license allowing them to transport people (which is basically 50$), and there’s two dozen competing services. Don’t assume your local shitty laws are an issue everywhere.
- Cpoll 10y agoLikewise, don't assume your local good laws aren't shitty everywhere else.