The worst taxi I've been in had a completely broken suspension that bottomed out on every bump and threw the car all over the road. My wife got car sick, and we were both afraid we'd crash due to how out of control it was.
The cigarette smell and broken AC were obligatory, of course. Don't forget the check engine light and squeaky brakes.
The taxi owners did not care about car quality whatsoever.
I've never been in an Uber or Lyft that was as bad.
> Also the gig economy is overall probably a negative for society as working people do not have the safety of employment along with benefits.
A lot of drivers paid to rent both cars and taxi medallions and started the day off in the red. Many were contractors and didn't get benefits.
Not sure if it's still there, but in Queens, NY you'd see lots of these taxi medallion and rental places in Long Island City.
In Mexico it's even a matter a safety, there's rampant pirate taxis in Mexico City that if you get on one they might try to rob or kidnap you. Most women avoid taxis at all costs throughout Mexico, Uber and Didi are just so much safer
The worst taxi I've been in had a completely broken suspension that bottomed out on every bump and threw the car all over the road. My wife got car sick, and we were both afraid we'd crash due to how out of control it was.
The cigarette smell and broken AC were obligatory, of course. Don't forget the check engine light and squeaky brakes.
The taxi owners did not care about car quality whatsoever.
I've never been in an Uber or Lyft that was as bad.
> Also the gig economy is overall probably a negative for society as working people do not have the safety of employment along with benefits.
A lot of drivers paid to rent both cars and taxi medallions and started the day off in the red. Many were contractors and didn't get benefits.
Not sure if it's still there, but in Queens, NY you'd see lots of these taxi medallion and rental places in Long Island City.