[LINK] limits of technology in finding someone

[Rick Welykochy]

rchirgwin at ozemail.com.au wrote:


> - Sydney taxis are getting into GPS; the results are horrible. The units 
> have bad information - such as out-of-date one-way streets - the routes 
> are badly planned, and it's impossible to convince a driver that I might 
> know where my home is better than the GPS system.

AFAIK, a taxi driver *must* abide by any directions you give to
arrive at your destination.

There are other stipulations, like the driver cannot cherry pick patrons
and ask where you are going before you step into the vehicle.

But (big sigh) rules and obligations are one thing and reality is
quie another.

cheers
rickw


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