[briandear]

So harm everyone by reducing competition in order to subsidize people that spend €200k on a license? That doesn't benefit the public, that benefits a tiny special interest at the expense of everyone else.

I spend more money on a taxi, I spend less money at the restaurant. And get less value from my money than I should.

So we 'protect' taxis but what about struggling restaurant owners (or other shops) that lose money because taxis aren't subject to competition? Who cries for them?