I've personally encountered the same kind of thing in Chicago and Houston outside of the major business districts. I've recently been living in Ann Arbor, Mic

I've personally encountered the same kind of thing in Chicago and Houston outside of the major business districts. I've recently been living in Ann Arbor, Michigan. I don't think I can recall even seeing a taxi in the area anywhere other than the taxi stand at the Detroit airport over the past 6 months.