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>drive around aimlessly searching the streets for fare

That's not how Taxis work in my neck of the woods.

I call a company, get a cab at the time I want it.

Or I use their app or website, share my location, and get a cab arriving at the time I want it to.

And yes, they still pay the driving a living wage, take care of the insurance and don't treat me like crap unlike Uber.