Taxi! Urban Economies and the Social and Transport Impacts of the Taxicab

Taxi! Urban Economies and the Social and Transport Impacts of the Taxicab
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Publisher : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Total Pages : 212
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ISBN-10 : 9781409488446
ISBN-13 : 1409488446
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Book Synopsis Taxi! Urban Economies and the Social and Transport Impacts of the Taxicab by : John Nelson

Download or read book Taxi! Urban Economies and the Social and Transport Impacts of the Taxicab written by John Nelson and published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.. This book was released on 2012-11-28 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The taxicab makes a significant contribution to the accessibility of a city, and provides a wide range of services across many different social groups and urban environments. This study considers the roles and functions of the taxi from its origins as the first licensed form of public transport, to the current variations of vehicle type and operation, to predictions for its future development. Also addressed here is the impact which this ubiquitous form of transport has on contemporary urban life, and the analytical tools being used and developed for its licensing and control.


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