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Originally Posted by ken0042
You mean like taking a taxi?
That is my point, and has been for a few pages now. There aren't enough taxis in this city. And unlike any other public service business in this city that has more customers than they can handle, nobody else can go into that business to serve the city's needs.
No, a shortage of taxis does not excuse drinking and driving. But it does explain why some people do it. Is it right? No. But is it happening? Yes.
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The word has been out for years that cabs are no existant on NYE, but like you say, people still drink and drive. Those people in my view don't see a problem with drinking and driving. The ones that do care would use a designated driver, have a family member or friend pick them up, or in the worst case just stay home. In my case i always booked a hotel room for the night.
I can also remember a time when cabs were plenty and getting one on NYE or any other night wasn't that hard. Still we had people drinking and driving dispite all the info be presented by the police.
Where we disagree on the issue is wether increased cabs and public transit will make a difference with those who don't see an issue with drinking and driving. They drive home dispite the options being available now.