
What is a "Bandit taxi" in Los Angeles
A Bandit taxi does not bear the official seal of the city. Their cars may not be insured and have the tendency to overcharge or deliver a poor service. They operate illegally without a license; they sometimes have phony city seals painted on their doors and even have non working meters.
They work 24 hours a day and compete with the business of licensed taxicabs. Although a law prohibits them from their operations and fines are given, still these bandit taxis are thriving in an underground business.
http://www.taxicabsla.org/bandit_taxi.html
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