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Originally Posted by llwhiteoutll
I'd like an answer too. The data is very clear that we need more taxis in Calgary. There is so much rhetoric around not using your own car to get around and to not drive drunk, but Nenshi ands the council put asinine roadblacks to reducing car use in at every opportunity.
Is it willful misinterpretation of the date or do the donations from the taxi companies equal out to too much that they have no choice but to hinder access to cabs in Calgary?
Council should only be involved in making sure cabs are safe and legit, the number of cabs will self regulate based on demand and quality of service. It is not the council's job to prop up the income of cab drivers or medallion owners.
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I would also be interested in hearing the official rationalization behind this ridiculous system that remains in place (the real reason can be found by taking a look at campaign donor lists for council members).
I seriously hope Uber ignores the protestations of the City and breaks the taxicab monopoly.