> The law also gives the guy a monopoly on selling taxi services, so it's hard to have much sympathy. Sort of - the law gives the guy a monopoly on picking up

> The law also gives the guy a monopoly on selling taxi services, so it's hard to have much sympathy. Sort of - the law gives the guy a monopoly on picking up street passengers. But again, these laws are broken often - livery drivers will still pick you up sometimes, depending on where you are. Definitely not in front of Grand Central, though.