Taxi laws are different in different places. Many places you have the option of calling a taxi company, and they are legally required to send you a cab. Obviously not NY.
Your "zone" idea is logical. So logical that it is the law in some places, like the Bay Area which is the subject of the comment you replied to.
>>>Rigidly fixed prices are NOT a good thing for customers if you want there to be service at any time to/from any region.
This holds true for NY, where you can't call a cab with a phone. Other places you can call, and the cab is legally required to come and pick you up.
>>>The regulations on cabs are not at all utilitarian - they are pure rent-seeking
I agree that some are, but I think that I have listed some laws do service the public good. Am I wrong? NY tip: you can implement the zone system yourself on an ad-hoc basis - give them enough money and they will take you to Brooklyn. I hope you have a lot of money though :) .
Your "zone" idea is logical. So logical that it is the law in some places, like the Bay Area which is the subject of the comment you replied to.
(2) Out-of-Town Trips. Drivers are authorized to collect 150 percent of the metered rate for out-of-town trips exceeding 15 miles beyond City limits. http://www.amlegal.com/nxt/gateway.dll/California/transporta...
>>>Rigidly fixed prices are NOT a good thing for customers if you want there to be service at any time to/from any region.
This holds true for NY, where you can't call a cab with a phone. Other places you can call, and the cab is legally required to come and pick you up.
>>>The regulations on cabs are not at all utilitarian - they are pure rent-seeking
I agree that some are, but I think that I have listed some laws do service the public good. Am I wrong? NY tip: you can implement the zone system yourself on an ad-hoc basis - give them enough money and they will take you to Brooklyn. I hope you have a lot of money though :) .