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Originally Posted by jimworcs
If they have meters, clearly they can't charge what they like. The whole point of a meter is to standardise the cost per mile, at a rate set by the city. If they can charge what the like, what would be the point of the meter? If taxi A has a meter set to $1 a mile and taxi B is set to 50 cents per mile, the meter is rendered pointless.
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Been to Phoenix lately, Jim? No? I'm telling you Discount/Yellow Cab has a different flag drop rate than AAA which has a different per mile rate than VIP or Sunrise. The meter is only to ensure you are being charged the posted per mile fare and wait time fare when the cab is stopped. Otherwise the company sets the initial charge, per mile, and wait time rates which are loaded into the meters and the meters are then sealed by weights and measures. There is controlled, mandated fare such as in NYC or Washington DC. We have no Taxi and Limousine commission here. (A friend of mine owns a small taxi & livery service. I think I know what I'm talking about.
If you don't believe me check here.)