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The other significant advantage is that they're cheaper. Either because they're actually cheaper (e.g. in London, black cab drivers have to train to know every
by tomp 8y ago
The other significant advantage is that they're cheaper. Either because they're actually cheaper (e.g. in London, black cab drivers have to train to know every street by heart, whereas Uber drivers can just rely on technology (Google Maps)), or because Uber subsidizes the passengers, but regardless, they're significantly cheaper (speaking for London).
- whoisjuan 8y agoWhat is limiting a black cab driver from using Google Maps or Apple Maps or whatever?
- pradn 8y agoPart of the certification to be a black cab driver in London is to take a test about the streets of the city. Of course, once you pass you may use navigation apps. https://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/10/t-magazine/london-taxi-test-knowledge.html https://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/10/t-magazine/london-taxi-te...