RUSH ON TAXI-CABS.
RESULT OF LOWER FARES. A phenomenal rush on taxis running at reduced rates in Auckland kept many of tho stands clear for hours yesterday. The opportunity to travel five miles for two shillings is apparently inculcating the taxi Jiabit among suburban residents who can share expenses with neighbours travelling io work. It is even proving possible for fortunately-situated acquaintances to ride at little more than (ram fare rates, although the "war" is purely taxi versus tax;, and there is no intention to compete jvith time-table transport. "When wo introduced the rate of 2s for five miles on Monday we did not anticipate an abnormal rush for a day or two," Raid an official of the Checker Taxi Company yesterday. "The phenomenal demand for taxis took us by surprise protnptlf at 8 a.m., and some of the cars Jtfrere running continuously from that time Until 4 a.m., a matter of 20 hours. Some of theso cars are doing an abnormal miles£pnd? n( " W ° C!Ur ' Pl ' passcngeis on i
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20203, 13 March 1929, Page 12
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