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So much of them are necessary measures to protect people, though. The trouble is distinguishing the two. For example, medallions are obviously and pretty expli

So much of them are necessary measures to protect people, though. The trouble is distinguishing the two. For example, medallions are obviously and pretty explicitly a protectionist measure. On the other hand requirements to display fares clearly and use an approved meter are there to help customers from being ripped off.

devdas 7y ago
Medallions protect against the negative of there being too many taxis, causing congestion and revenue loss for drivers, which would lead to more dangerous driving and poorly maintained vehicles.