CoolThingAboutMe comments on John, 75, wanted a taxi outside Sydney airport to take him 1.5km to his hotel. Drivers refused

John, 75, wanted a taxi outside Sydney airport to take him 1.5km to his hotel. Drivers refused (www.theguardian.com)

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[–] CoolThingAboutMe@beehaw.org 7 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I don't understand why short trips would be refused.

Aren't cab fares charged a flat fee then also per minute? So multiple short trips would result in more money than 1 longer trip that takes the same time?

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[–] YeahToast@aussie.zone 13 points 1 year ago (1 child)

I'm guessing because the taxis probably have to line up and wait quite a while for their turn. So if they do a small trip then need to wait again, it's not worth their time

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[–] CoolThingAboutMe@beehaw.org 3 points 1 year ago

Yeh okay, that makes sense

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